Deluge of Destruction: Europe Reels as Floods Claim 20 Lives and Danube River Swells to Record 9.5 Meters

Deluge of Destruction: Europe Reels as Floods Claim 20 Lives and Danube River Swells to Record 9.5 Meters

September 17, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor World

Europe ⁢Floods: Death Toll Rises to 18 as Storm Boris Brings Destruction

Europe is still reeling⁢ from⁢ the devastating effects of floods. According to a report by⁣ AFP on September 17th, the ‌central region of ⁢Europe has been severely impacted⁤ by Storm Boris, which has been raging ‌on since last week. The death toll has risen to at least 18.

The victims include ⁢7 ‌people in Romania, 4 in Poland, 4 in Austria, and 3 in the Czech Republic. ‍Rescue teams in several countries are still racing against ‌time to⁢ locate many missing people.

A view of a house in a flooded ‌area in Pottendorf, Austria. Flooding triggered by⁣ Storm Boris in central Europe has burst dams, ‍knocked ⁤out power and‍ killed at least⁣ 18 ‍people, ⁤authorities said, as more people were evacuated. REUTERS

Meanwhile, the level⁢ of the Danube River in the Slovak ‌Republic or Slovakia on Monday, September 16, stood at 926 centimeters (or 9.26 meters) and submerged parts of ‌Bratislava.

Slovak authorities warned ​that the water level would rise to‍ more than 950 centimeters ‍(9.50 meters) by Tuesday morning local time.

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Europe still ⁢hit by floods – A ‌view of a flooded road, following heavy​ rain, in Ostrava, Czech Republic ⁣Strong winds and unusually heavy rainfall have hit parts of Austria,⁤ the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and ⁣Slovakia since Friday REUTERS.
Europe​ is still being damaged by floods, with at least 20 people killed, the Danube River⁤ rising to 9.5 meters ​and overflowing.
A view of a bridge destroyed following⁤ flooding near the Biala Ladecka⁤ River in ‍Poland. The storm has caused the deaths of seven⁤ people in Romania, four in Poland, four in Austria, and ​three in the Czech Republic. REUTERS
Europe is still being damaged by floods, with at least 20 people⁢ killed, the⁣ Danube River rising ‍to 9.5⁢ meters and overflowing.
Europe​ still engulfed by floods ⁤- A woman ⁤walks near a car destroyed following flooding⁤ on the banks of the Biala Ladecka River in Ladek⁣ Zdroj, Poland September 16, 2024. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
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