Central Europe Braces for Severe Flooding as Heavy Rainfall Hits Poland, Austria, and Czech Republic

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 13 Sep 2024,Friday Weather & Environment

Central Europe is preparing for severe flooding as heavy rainfall and snow impact Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Poland faces flash floods with up to 15cm of rain expected in southern provinces. Austria has deployed soldiers to aid flood defenses and is experiencing record rainfall and snowfall. The Czech Republic has reinforced flood defenses, recalling past devastations. In Prague, floodgates have been closed on the Vltava River. Authorities across the region are on high alert, with rail and travel disruptions reported and emergency aid being mobilized.

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