1 dead, 1 missing, dozens rescued in Czech Republic flooding

One person died, ar is missing and dozens were rescued amid flash flooding in rastern Czech Republic, rescuers said Monday.

Several towns and vills rth of city of Olomouc, 230 kilometers (140 miles) east of Prague, were flooded by 1 meter (3.3 feet) of water following thunderstorms that were accompanied by torrential rains overnight.

Police said a 48-year-old woman has died while a 74-year-old woman is missing.

Regional firefighter spokeswoman Lucie Balazova said firefighters rescued three dozen people from flooded buildings, cars or directly from water.

raging water also destroyed a ro bridge.

situation was calming down Monday morning.