Europe Drowns in Century’s Worst Deluge as Myanmar Battles Typhoon Yagi’s Fury
- As low-pressure storm 'Boris' hits central Europe, Romania is experiencing record-breaking rainfall, including the heaviest in 100 years.
- Following Vietnam, Myanmar was hit by super typhoon 'Yagi', resulting in a significant increase in damage and casualties.
- The whole village was submerged in water, and the roads turned into rivers.
Record-Breaking Rainfall Hits Central Europe, Myanmar Seeks Foreign Aid Amid Typhoon Yagi
As low-pressure storm ‘Boris’ hits central Europe, Romania is experiencing record-breaking rainfall, including the heaviest in 100 years.
Following Vietnam, Myanmar was hit by super typhoon ‘Yagi’, resulting in a significant increase in damage and casualties.
Romania’s Record-Breaking Rainfall
The whole village was submerged in water, and the roads turned into rivers.
The livestock they raised have died, and seeing houses covered in mud and water is pathetic.
People who were unable to move through the night as the water rose and trapped in their houses in fear.
Boats and helicopters were sent to evacuate residents, and rescue workers escaped carrying the elderly.
Four people died and hundreds were stranded in Romania, where the worst rain in 100 years fell due to the effects of Cyclone Boris.
Czech Republic and Austria on High Alert
In the Czech Republic, residents were evacuated as riverbanks burst due to record-breaking rain, and people went missing after being swept away by swollen rivers.
In addition, the highest flood warning has been issued in over 70 regions across the country.
In Austria, where the water level of the Danube River is rising rapidly, a disaster area has been declared and residents evacuated.
Myanmar Seeks Foreign Aid Amid Typhoon Yagi
Following Vietnam, Myanmar was hit by super typhoon ‘Yagi’, resulting in a significant increase in damage and casualties.
The death toll, reported at 33 on the 13th local time, rose to 74 in one day.
Although 89 people were counted as missing, local media also reported that more than 100 people were missing.
It is difficult to calculate damage due to a long civil war and communication disruption caused by a typhoon.
Amid concerns that the actual extent of the damage will be far greater, Myanmar’s military regime has made an unusual request for support from foreign countries.
This is YTN Park Young-jin.
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YTN Park Young-jin (yjpark@ytn.co.kr)