Severe Flooding in Central Europe Causes Evacuations
Severe Flooding in Central Europe Causes Evacuations
Severe Flooding in Central Europe Causes Evacuations
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Central Europe is grappling with severe flooding caused by Storm Boris, which has resulted in at least six fatalities across Romania, Austria, and Poland. The Czech Republic is facing particularly dire conditions, with thousands evacuated from cities like Opava and Jesenik as rivers overflow due to unprecedented rainfall. Authorities have issued red alerts as emergency services struggle to manage the crisis, with the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute noting that such extreme floods occur only once every century. Rescue operations are underway, with military assistance mobilized to aid affected residents in both the Czech Republic and Romania. The situation remains critical, with more rain expected and officials warning that the worst may not yet be over. The flooding highlights the increasing impact of climate change on weather patterns in Europe, prompting calls for improved preparedness for extreme weather events.

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