32 patients relocated after water leak at Stradiņš hospital due to heavy rain

A water leak occurred at Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital in the early hours of July 6, following intense rainfall overnight. The leak was detected in Building 32 of the hospital complex, resulting in damage to the building's infrastructure. According to the hospital, 32 patients had to be relocated as a consequence of the incident. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and the specifics of the patient relocation have not yet been disclosed. The hospital continues its operations, and necessary measures are being taken to address the aftermath of the leak. The incident highlights the importance of timely building maintenance and infrastructure adaptation in the face of extreme weather events.