Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:41am on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Central Europe is reeling from devastating floods caused by Storm Boris, leading to at least six deaths. Austria has declared a disaster area, with a firefighter killed during rescue efforts. In Poland, one person drowned and thousands face power outages. Romania reported four fatalities, with two missing, while the Czech Republic is dealing with severe flooding and power disruptions affecting 51,000 households. The storm, described as a rare event, has overwhelmed communities, with rainfall totals reaching 288mm in some areas. Authorities are urging evacuations and deploying emergency measures.
