2024-09-14 13:29:08
Weather
Infrastructure

Central Europe Grapples with Severe Flooding

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Heavy rains have triggered widespread flooding across Central Europe, impacting countries like Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Austria. In Germany, the Elbe River's rise has prompted urgent demolition of a partially collapsed bridge in Dresden.

The German Weather Service has also issued warnings for heavy precipitation and potential flooding in multiple regions, urging residents to prepare for evacuations. In the Czech Republic, over 60,000 homes have lost power, particularly in the Usti nad Labem region, where fallen trees have also disrupted railway services.

Authorities have issued flood alerts for 20 rivers and streams, erecting metal barriers and protective walls to mitigate damage. Poland has faced similar challenges, with the Biala Glucholaska River overflowing and necessitating the evacuation of 400 residents from Glucholazy village.

Emergency services, including 100 firefighters and 60 police officers, have been deployed to manage the situation. Austrian authorities are bracing for significant flooding along the Danube, putting up mobile flood protection and sandbags.

Additionally, Romania has reported fatalities due to severe flooding, highlighting the widespread impact of the heavy rains. Central Europe is on high alert, with emergency measures in place to protect residents and infrastructure from the relentless rains and rising waters.

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