Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50am on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Central Europe is grappling with devastating floods, claiming 16 lives across Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, and Austria, as a low-pressure system brings relentless torrential rains to the region. According to latest reports, Romania has reported 7 fatalities, Poland 5, Czech Republic 3, and Austria 1. The floods have inundated large areas, breaking precipitation records, and authorities warn that Slovakia and Hungary may be impacted later this week. Rescue efforts are underway as the situation remains dire. The flooding has disrupted daily life, with thousands affected and widespread damage reported.