South Poland sinks and Duda plays in the harvest

On Sunday, September 15, while confederate Poland fought the effects of devastating rains and floods, conventional presidential festivals were held in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw. president Andrzej Duda, together with the first woman and Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski, participated in the thanksgiving celebrations for the harvest, giving the award for the most beautiful harvest wreath. Meanwhile, the conflict for life and property of residents continued in flood-stricken regions.

Background of floods in confederate Poland

While agricultural traditions were celebrated in Warsaw, in confederate Poland the component flooded respective cities and villages. The mayor of Kłodzka, Michał Piszko, described the situation as dramatic: “Ten streets in the center of Kłodzko are underwater. The depth of water in flooded quarters varies from 50 cm to 1.5 metres.’ The residents were evacuated from threatened areas, and on Facebook local authorities issued further warnings about the incoming flood wave.

In the south of the country, thousands of professional firefighters and volunteers fought the element, trying to reduce losses and aid evacuated residents. The flood was peculiarly affected by cities specified as Kłodzko, Głuchołazy, Cieszyn, Czechowice-Dziedzice and the Silesian side.

Response of the president and the National safety Office

During the speech at the presidential festival, Andrzej Duda referred to the situation in the south of the country, informing about the receipt of a study from the Chief of the State Fire Service, Mariusz Feltynowski, concerning current rescue operations. The president stressed that the National safety Bureau (BBN) is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis, and his boss remains in constant contact with the PSP Chief.

However, the deficiency of a individual visit by the president to the affected regions met with a wave of criticism. There have been comments online accusing the president of a deficiency of sensitivity and knowing for the dramatic situation of thousands of residents. “You truly couldn’t postpone a week?” said Grzegorz Laskowski, an entrepreneur from Gdańsk, in a comment on the X platform, referring to the harvest ceremonies.

Should the presidential harvest be held?

Many people on social media indicate that the organization of presidential harvests in the face of floods can be perceived as a deficiency of sense of moment. At the same time as thousands of people struggled with the element, ceremonies and thanks were held in the capital. Although president Duda referred to tragic events in the south of Poland in his speech, this was not a adequate consequence to the crisis for many observers.

Social media reactions

The network does not deficiency any voices critical of the presidential presence in Warsaw. X and Facebook users expressed their discontent, accusing the president of deficiency of empathy. "The president should be there, with people who have lost their lives," the users wrote.

Flooding in the South – losses and rescue actions

The situation in confederate Poland, especially in Lower Silesian and Silesian provinces, remains dramatic. Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported the first fatal flood victim in Kłodzek, which further exacerbates the tragedy of this situation. Flooded streets, evacuations, material losses – these are just any of the challenges that the inhabitants of the affected regions face. Despite the intense efforts of emergency services, further warnings about the coming water are of concern.

Summary

The presidential festival, which traditionally takes place in September, is an crucial event cultivating Polish tradition. Nevertheless, their organization at a time erstwhile the country is facing floods has caused controversy and criticism. In the face of the crisis, social expectations towards the president and another politicians are exceptionally high. At times specified as the current flood, it is crucial that the authorities respond rapidly and empathically. Was the harvest in the shadow of the flood a mistake? This question will most likely be answered by the voters themselves, observing further action by the authorities in the face of the crisis.

Daniel Głogowski

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