File:New floods are ongoing in Latvia.jpg

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Latvia is currently facing severe floods along the Daugava River, causing water levels to rise rapidly in nine municipalities of the Upper Daugava Region. The floods pose a serious threat to surrounding communities, farms, and the environment.

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English: Latvia is currently facing severe floods along the Daugava River, causing water levels to rise rapidly in nine municipalities of the Upper Daugava Region. The floods pose a serious threat to surrounding communities, farms, and the environment. The extent of the floods can be appreciated in this Copernicus Sentinel-1A radar image captured on 1 April, showing the affected areas north of Daugavpils in western Latvia. In response to this emergency situation, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated to support the local authorities in managing the situation. More details are available here.
Date 3 April 2023 (upload date)
Source New floods are ongoing in Latvia
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2023

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