Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:13am on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Severe flooding across central Europe has resulted in 17 deaths and extensive damage, with border areas between Poland and the Czech Republic most affected. Over the weekend, heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, collapsing bridges and forcing mass evacuations. Poland's government has allocated 1 billion zlotys ($260 million) for relief efforts, and EU aid is being sought. Cities like Nysa and Ostrava are experiencing severe disruptions, while Romania and Austria also report fatalities and damage. Authorities in Slovakia and Hungary are preparing for potential flooding as the situation evolves.
