Flooding in Central Europe, Romania worst hit, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary too brace for rising water levels
At least four people have died, and thousands of homes have been damaged in eastern Romania following severe flooding, as rivers overflowed due to torrential rains. Authorities across central and eastern Europe, including in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and Austria, remain on high alert, with more rainfall expected in the coming days. Emergency flood preparations have been activated in several high-risk areas.
In Romania, eight counties have been affected, with Galati County hit the hardest, where four deaths were reported and about 5,000 homes damaged. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu visited the area to assess the damage and reassure residents of ongoing relief efforts. Television footage showed rescue teams navigating streets flooded with muddy water and debris, evacuating residents to safety.
The Czech Republic has also been severely impacted, especially in its northern and northeastern regions. Officials have warned that some areas could receive over a third of the annual average rainfall by the weekend. Prague, which was devastated by floods in 2002, has set up flood barriers along the Vltava River, while many rail routes have been disrupted, and the city zoo has been closed.
In Poland, firefighters placed sandbags to protect towns near the Czech border, while Slovakia and Hungary brace for rising water levels along the Danube River, with Budapest expecting near-record highs in the coming week. Emergency efforts are underway across affected regions to minimize the impact of the floods and protect residents.
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