Storm Boris Causes Deadly Floods in Europe

Central and Eastern Europe are grappling with severe flooding caused by Storm Boris, which has resulted in at least six confirmed deaths and numerous missing individuals. Romania, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic have been hardest hit, with thousands evacuated and homes submerged due to unprecedented rainfall. In Romania's Galati county, four fatalities were reported, alongside extensive damage, while Poland's Klodzko county saw one drowning and significant evacuations as rivers overflowed. Austria's Lower Austria region declared a disaster, where a firefighter died while responding to the emergency. Authorities across the affected regions are on high alert, anticipating additional rainfall and urging residents to heed evacuation orders. The situation is described as one of the worst flooding events in decades, prompting discussions on climate change impacts and disaster preparedness.