Storm Boris has wreaked havoc across Central and Eastern Europe, causing severe flooding and resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people. In northern Italy, the Emilia-Romagna region experienced catastrophic floods after receiving 250mm of rainfall, leading to the evacuation of 1,000 residents.
The Senio River overflowed in Ravenna, necessitating 500 rescue operations. The storm also impacted Tuscany and Marche, further straining local emergency services.
The European Union is set to activate its Civil Protection Mechanism, while Austria has increased its disaster relief fund to one billion euros. In Poland, the government has allocated two billion zloty in aid and is fortifying infrastructure against rising waters.
Soldiers and volunteers are placing sandbags in Wroclaw to protect the city from impending floods. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is coordinating efforts with European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to address the crisis.
Meanwhile, experts attribute the severity of these weather events to human-induced climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions. As Europe grapples with the aftermath of Storm Boris, the focus remains on mitigating further damage and providing immediate relief to the affected regions.
