Central Europe is grappling with severe flooding due to relentless heavy rainfall. The Czech Republic and Poland have begun evacuating villages, while parts of Austria have been declared disaster areas.
Germany is also on high alert, with several regions exceeding critical water levels and bracing for further rises. The Elbe in Saxony and the Isar in Bavaria are particularly affected, prompting warnings and emergency measures.
Austria's Ottenstein reservoir is at risk of overflowing, adding to the urgency. Poland faces its own challenges, with overflowing dams and disrupted rail services, while the situation in Tschechien remains dire with entire settlements submerged and numerous power outages.
The city of Bratislava in Slovakia has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of rising waters. The flooding has claimed lives in Austria, Poland, and Romania, and several people are missing in the Czech Republic.
Emergency services are working tirelessly, using boats to rescue stranded residents and reinforcing flood defenses. Despite the widespread devastation, some areas like Bavaria in Germany are managing relatively well, although the situation remains fluid.
As heavy rains continue, the affected regions are on high alert, striving to mitigate the impacts of this severe weather event.
