Central Europe is grappling with severe flooding following unprecedented rainfall across Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Rivers have overflowed, inundating vast areas and causing significant disruption.
In the Czech Republic, towns like Krnov have been heavily affected, with up to 80% of the area submerged. Helicopters have been deployed for rescue operations, and over 120 flood gauges are at the highest alert levels. The floods have surpassed those of 1997 in severity, prompting a government meeting to discuss financial aid and emergency responses.
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Poland has also been heavily impacted, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk describing the situation as 'dramatic'. The town of Kłodzko saw river levels rise to 6.84 meters, far above the normal level. The area experienced a second wave of flooding following a dam breach, leading to evacuations and power outages. Polish army troops are using boats to rescue residents, and at least one fatality has been reported.
In Austria, the state of Lower Austria, surrounding Vienna, is declared a disaster zone after rivers surged. A firefighter has died in the floods, and the region is experiencing severe disruptions, including power outages and partially suspended metro services in Vienna. The Wien river's water level has risen dramatically, flooding streets and buildings. The rain has eased slightly, allowing some reassurance from local authorities.
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