Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Severe flooding caused by Storm Boris has devastated Central and Eastern Europe, killing 8 people and displacing thousands. Austria, Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic are the hardest hit, with widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. In Austria, a firefighter lost his life during rescue efforts, while Romania reports five deaths. Thousands remain without power in Poland, and parts of the Czech Republic are cut off. Local authorities have declared disaster zones, and rescue operations continue amid ongoing torrential rains. Experts warn that climate change is worsening extreme weather events, with future floods expected to become more frequent.
