Scheduled water supply disruption in Prague from Tuesday (14 April) to Wednesday (15 April)

Country: Czech Republic Event Date: 14-Apr-2026 Risk Level: Low Date Time: 2026-04-09T09:18:52Z

Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Krč and Hodkovičky., Braník, Lhotka, Kamýk, Modřany, Prague, Czech Republic

Tracking Id: RINTP5284293178

Description:

As per reports, a planned shutdown of the feeder from the Jesenice water reservoir to Písnice will disrupt drinking water supply for approximately 40 thousand customers in southern parts of Prague from Tuesday (14 April) at 0500 hours local time (0300 hours UTC) until Wednesday (15 April) at 1700 hours local time (1500 hours UTC).

Areas expected to be affected include Modřany, Kamýk, Lhotka, Braník, Krč and Hodkovičky. The disruption is due to maintenance work on the main distribution system.

Impact:

Water supply disruption may affect residential and commercial operations in southern Prague, particularly in Modřany, Kamýk, Lhotka, Braník, Krč and Hodkovičky.

Businesses and offices in affected areas may experience operational disruptions due to limited access to drinking water and sanitation facilities.

Recommendations:

Residents and employees in affected areas are advised to store sufficient water in advance for essential use

It is advised to avail further updates from the Prague Water Supply and Sewerage Company (PVK) at www.pvk.cz for further information.

Sources:
https://www.idnes.cz/praha/zpravy/voda-pisnice-vodojem-preruseni.A260408_110632_praha-zpravy_bur
https://www.novinky.cz/clanek/domaci-zpravy-hlavni-mesto-praha-desitky-tisic-prazanu-budou-bez-vody-oprava-zastavi-privadec-z-jesenice-skoly-a-skolky-mohou-zavrit-40571828