>**Prime Minister Donald Tusk has cautioned against false reports about planned demolitions of flood defenses and revealed the identification of a military impersonator spreading these rumors. At the same time, the flood relief efforts in Poland are dealing with thefts from rescuers and fraudulent fundraising campaigns.**
>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that a person dressed in military uniform spreading false information about planned dam demolitions has been identified, which is considered a serious threat.
>“This person is using a vehicle with fake license plates,” the Prime Minister said, indicating that this is a serious issue, not just a prank. He urged people to ignore these untrue stories and report any similar incidents to the authorities.
>Tusk emphasized that there are no plans to blow up the dams and urged the public to disregard such fake news and immediately report such cases to the authorities. The Polish government, with the support of the Internal Security Agency, will take steps to eliminate these activities.
>**Beware of fake fews amid flood emergency**
>In a recent TVP Info interview, Tusk said, “Disinformation is being organized by hostile states against Poland, and we have been dealing with this for years. Unfortunately, this is the norm.”
>He added, “We also have social media; everyone wants to share information without knowing if it’s true. I urge people to verify sources.”
>Robbery and theft during the flood crisis in Poland
>Roman Kuster, the Deputy Chief of the National Police, reported during the flood briefing that 1,000 PLN and a camera worth 20,000 PLN were stolen from the WOPR rescuers’ room in a dormitory at the University of Economics in Wrocław.
>So far, 10 looters attempting to rob flood victims have been arrested across the country. Over 30 fake fundraising campaigns for flood victims and 21 social media accounts spreading deliberate misinformation have also been detected.
>5,800 police officers were involved in rescue operations. Today, over 5,100 police officers will be deployed in the relief effort, including 800 brought in from other regions of the country.
>**Flood situation in Wrocław: ongoing relief efforts and infrastructure updates**
>PM Tusk noted that it is still too early to declare the end of the flood in Wrocław and warned against euphoria, stressing the need for careful monitoring of the situation.
>Wrocław’s Mayor Jacek Sutryk assured that water levels are under control, critical infrastructure is secure, and reinforcement work on the dykes is ongoing. Lower Silesian Voivode Maciej Awiżeń highlighted legal issues related to organizing aid and task transfers, as well as the need for mobile clinics.
>Robert Czerniawski, Director of IMGW, reported stabilization of the Oder River level in Trestno and decreases in other rivers but warned of potential further threats.
>The authorities of Wrocław have publicly thanked the residents through the media for their solidarity and support in securing the area against the flood.
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>**Prime Minister Donald Tusk has cautioned against false reports about planned demolitions of flood defenses and revealed the identification of a military impersonator spreading these rumors. At the same time, the flood relief efforts in Poland are dealing with thefts from rescuers and fraudulent fundraising campaigns.**
>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that a person dressed in military uniform spreading false information about planned dam demolitions has been identified, which is considered a serious threat.
>“This person is using a vehicle with fake license plates,” the Prime Minister said, indicating that this is a serious issue, not just a prank. He urged people to ignore these untrue stories and report any similar incidents to the authorities.
>Tusk emphasized that there are no plans to blow up the dams and urged the public to disregard such fake news and immediately report such cases to the authorities. The Polish government, with the support of the Internal Security Agency, will take steps to eliminate these activities.
>**Beware of fake fews amid flood emergency**
>In a recent TVP Info interview, Tusk said, “Disinformation is being organized by hostile states against Poland, and we have been dealing with this for years. Unfortunately, this is the norm.”
>He added, “We also have social media; everyone wants to share information without knowing if it’s true. I urge people to verify sources.”
>Robbery and theft during the flood crisis in Poland
>Roman Kuster, the Deputy Chief of the National Police, reported during the flood briefing that 1,000 PLN and a camera worth 20,000 PLN were stolen from the WOPR rescuers’ room in a dormitory at the University of Economics in Wrocław.
>So far, 10 looters attempting to rob flood victims have been arrested across the country. Over 30 fake fundraising campaigns for flood victims and 21 social media accounts spreading deliberate misinformation have also been detected.
>5,800 police officers were involved in rescue operations. Today, over 5,100 police officers will be deployed in the relief effort, including 800 brought in from other regions of the country.
>**Flood situation in Wrocław: ongoing relief efforts and infrastructure updates**
>PM Tusk noted that it is still too early to declare the end of the flood in Wrocław and warned against euphoria, stressing the need for careful monitoring of the situation.
>Wrocław’s Mayor Jacek Sutryk assured that water levels are under control, critical infrastructure is secure, and reinforcement work on the dykes is ongoing. Lower Silesian Voivode Maciej Awiżeń highlighted legal issues related to organizing aid and task transfers, as well as the need for mobile clinics.
>Robert Czerniawski, Director of IMGW, reported stabilization of the Oder River level in Trestno and decreases in other rivers but warned of potential further threats.
>The authorities of Wrocław have publicly thanked the residents through the media for their solidarity and support in securing the area against the flood.
>Source: IAR/PAP/KPRP/MSWiA/TVP Info/X/@thepolandnews_/@wroclaw_info
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