At least four people have died and thousands of homes have been damaged by flooding in eastern Romania, with surging river levels affecting much of central and eastern Europe. Tens of thousands of households are without power in Romania and the Czech Republic, with more rainfall expected in the coming days in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria. Evacuations have taken place in some towns along the Czech-Polish border, while preventative anti-flood measures are being implemented in Prague.
In Romania, flooding has affected eight counties, with the Prime Minister visiting the hard-hit Galati county where four people were found dead and thousands of homes were damaged. In the Czech Republic, northern and northeastern areas are most affected, with 51,000 households experiencing power cuts. Forecasters warn of heavy rainfall, urging residents to prepare to leave their homes. In Poland, firefighters are piling sandbags in Glucholazy to prevent flooding.
In Hungary, the Danube river is expected to reach near record-high levels, while in Austria, emergency services are preparing for evacuations. Chancellor Karl Nehammer stated that all federal states are affected and the situation is deteriorating, particularly in Lower Austria. The coming days are anticipated to be challenging for affected populations and emergency services in all these areas. Overall, the flooding has caused significant damage, displacements, power outages, and casualties, prompting governments to take immediate action to ensure the safety of their citizens.
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