Massive damage to small towns

Prime Minister Andrej Babis cut short his attendance at the European Council summit in Brussels to visit the area where electricity and water remained shut off in a number of villages.

"The footage I saw is absolutely catastrophic," said Mr Babis, who also toured damaged homes in Hrusky. "We have offers of help from across Europe and many prime ministers have approached me to offer assistance."

Czech TV reported as many as seven small towns were "massively" damaged, citing an emergency services spokesperson.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/[hidden]/czech-republic-tornado-kills-five/[hidden]