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Pärnu 24 hours after the storm of the century: elephants have their toes in the water and waterfowl are enjoying it
Translated from Estonian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- More than 24 hours after unprecedented rainfall caused flooding in Pärnu and Pärnu County, normal life has largely returned.
- Water remains in several green spaces and parks, while Raeküla’s coastal meadow was half underwater on the morning of September 5.
- Herons and other waterfowl have gathered in the flooded area, turning it into a favorable spot for birdwatching.
More than 24 hours after unprecedented rainfall flooded Pärnu and Pärnu County, the city is largely returning to normal. A morning walk through Raeküla, Pärnu beach and the city center found everyday life mostly restored.
Water still spreads across larger and smaller areas of parks and other green spaces. At about 9 a.m., Raeküla’s coastal meadow was half underwater.
The new pools have attracted herons and other waterfowl, which appeared to be making the most of the extra places to splash and feed. For anyone who has not yet gone birdwatching this year, the flooded meadow may offer an especially suitable spot.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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