Deluge of Destruction: Europe Reels as Floods Claim 20 Lives and Danube River Swells to Record 9.5 Meters - News Directory 3

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

September 17, 2024 Catherine Williams World
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  • Europe is still reeling from the devastating effects of floods.
  • The victims include 7 people in Romania, 4 in Poland, 4 in Austria, and 3 in the Czech Republic.
  • 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...
Original source: khaosod.co.th

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.

Deluge of Destruction: Europe Reels as Floods Claim 20 Lives and Danube River Swells to Record 9.5 Meters - News Directory 3
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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