British holidaymakers in the Czech Republic and Poland have been issued an urgent warning about heavy rain and flooding.
Travellers have been strongly advised to check local conditions before embarking on any journeys to or within affected areas.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told holidaymakers in the Czech Republic: "Heavy rain and flooding are causing severe disruption, especially in Southern and Eastern parts of the country.
The Czech Republic has been hit by heavy rain and flooding
GETTY IMAGES"Check local conditions before you travel and follow the instructions of the Czech authorities if you are in these areas."
The FCDO provides essential guidance on how Britons can get help abroad. In case of emergencies in the Czech Republic, travellers can contact the emergency services by dialling 112 for ambulance, fire, or police assistance.
Holidaymakers have been advised to contact their travel provider and insurer if they are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. The FCDO said: "They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do."
For refunds or travel changes, Britons in the Czech Republic should contact their travel provider. They may also be able to make a claim through insurance, although insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Britons can consult the FCDO for up-to-date information on changing or cancelling travel plans, including where to get advice if they are in a dispute with a provider and how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim.
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The FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- Finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors, and translators and interpreters in the Czech Republic
- Dealing with a death in the Czech Republic
- Being arrested or imprisoned in the Czech Republic
- Getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- What to do if you’re in hospital
- If you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
The FCDO maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, which travellers can follow for updates. Britons can also contact the FCDO online.
British citizens can sign up for email notifications to receive the latest travel advice for the Czech Republic.
Britons who require emergency help from the UK government should contact the British Embassy in Prague.
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Poland has also been affected by the heavy rain and flooding
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Holidaymakers can also contact the FCDO in London on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours) for urgent help if something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Holidaymakers in Poland have been issued very similar advice. The FCDO told Britons: "Heavy rain and flooding are causing severe disruption in the Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie), Silesian (Śląskie) and Opolskie Voivodeships in southwest Poland.
"Check local conditions before you travel and follow the instructions of the Polish authorities if you are in these areas."
For the emergency services in Poland, holidaymakers can dial 999 for ambulance, 998 for fire and 997 for the police.
Britons should consult the FCDO for further information on getting help in Poland.
This travel update comes as Britons were given a fresh Europe holiday warning as flooding in Austria may cause chaos.
