According to BBC, the death toll from the floods that hit central Europe over the weekend has risen, with more casualties recorded in the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria.
In the Czech Republic, severe flooding led to one death and seven missing persons, while Austria reported two fatalities from drowning.
Poland has confirmed four deaths from the floods, though the cause of one is still under investigation, and widespread evacuations have taken place, including from a hospital in Nysa, near the Czech border.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced one billion PLN in aid for those affected and said Poland would also apply for EU relief funds.
Hungary, Romania and Slovakia face severe flooding
Slovakia and Hungary are experiencing severe flooding, with the Danube River overflowing in Bratislava. In response to the crisis, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has postponed his international duties.
According to Emilie Goller, Head of International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), around 15,000 people have been affected by the severe floods in eastern Romania.
Despite some stabilization in affected areas, further rain is expected, particularly in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany.
Casualties rise in flooded Central Europe
Central Europe will see drier conditions later in the week, but heavy rain is predicted to hit northern Italy next.
Rainfall is expected to continue in Austria, the Czech Republic, and southeast Germany through Monday and Tuesday, with up to 100mm possible, but drier conditions are forecast for central Europe by mid-week.
Meanwhile, Storm Boris will shift south to Italy, where it is expected to bring heavy rain, particularly to the Emilia-Romagna region, which may experience flooding.
Source: BBC/Greenpeace/X/@RedCrossRomania/@bratislava_mobilom/@zoom_earth
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