Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 16 Sep 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
At least 14 people have died across Europe as record-breaking rainfall causes devastating floods in central regions, affecting Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. Thousands have been evacuated, with rescue operations underway in flooded towns. In Poland, five fatalities occurred, while six people died in Romania’s Galati County. Czech authorities issued flood warnings, evacuating thousands. In Austria, 1,100 houses were evacuated, with Lower Austria declared a disaster zone. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of impending floods in Budapest, as rescue operations continue across Europe. More heavy rainfall is expected in Hungary and Slovakia.
