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Latest news on 2024 Central European floods, providing comprehensive coverage of Storm Boris, extreme rainfall, evacuations, fatalities, and damage across Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
The 2024 Central European floods, triggered by Storm Boris and an extremely humid Genoa low, have caused widespread devastation across multiple countries. As of 17 September 2024, at least 23 fatalities have been reported, with thousands displaced and extensive damage to infrastructure and property.
Austria's Lower Austria state has been severely affected, particularly along the Danube, Kamp, and Traisen rivers. In the Czech Republic, over 200 rivers have overflowed, with North Moravia facing critical conditions. Poland has declared a state of natural disaster, with 10 reported deaths and up to 70,000 people left without electricity. Romania has seen five fatalities, with Galați County experiencing severe flooding and agricultural devastation. Slovakia is grappling with rising water levels in the Danube and Morava rivers, affecting cities like Bratislava.
The floods have led to numerous evacuations, including entire villages in Austria and thousands of residents in Poland. In the Czech Republic, the major city of Ostrava has been partially impacted, while Romania's Galați County has seen multiple villages submerged. The disaster has also caused significant disruptions to transportation networks, with many roads and railroads closed across the affected countries.
These floods draw parallels to previous major flooding events in Central Europe, such as the 2002 and 2013 floods. The region's geography, with its network of major rivers including the Danube, Oder, and Vistula, makes it particularly vulnerable to such catastrophic events when extreme weather conditions occur.
As the situation continues to evolve, staying informed about the 2024 Central European floods is crucial. Our Íæż½ã½ã feed provides up-to-the-minute coverage from reliable sources across the affected countries, offering a comprehensive view of rescue efforts, damage assessments, and the human impact of this ongoing natural disaster.