Torrential Rain Causes Flooding in Central Europe
Torrential Rain Causes Flooding in Central Europe
Torrential Rain Causes Flooding in Central Europe
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Severe flooding has struck several countries in Central and Eastern Europe due to torrential rains from Storm Boris/Anett, with Romania reporting at least four fatalities and significant damage in 19 villages across eight counties. The Czech Republic has issued high flood warnings, expecting rainfall amounts comparable to six months' worth in just a few days, prompting evacuations and emergency measures like sandbag barriers in vulnerable areas. Poland is also facing severe weather, with hundreds of residents evacuated in towns such as Głuchołazy, where river levels have surpassed alarm thresholds. Meteorologists warn that conditions mirror the catastrophic flooding experienced in 1997, raising concerns among residents and authorities alike. Austria and Slovenia are battling both heavy rain and early-season snowfall, complicating travel and safety efforts. The storm is expected to linger, continuing to draw moisture from the Mediterranean and exacerbate flooding risks across the region.

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