Villages submerged, thousands displaced as Storm Boris lashes Central, Eastern Europe

Severe flooding in Eastern and Central Europe has killed at least 15 people and affected tens of thousands, according to media reports on Monday.

Storm Boris brought heavy rain to Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria in recent days.

Heavy rains in eastern Romania’s Galati County, the country’s most impacted region, have caused significant devastation, destroying approximately 5,000 homes and leaving at least 25,000 people without power.

The Romanian Department for Emergency Situations announced the recovery of six dead in the last two days, including three older ladies and one man.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticised the situation, saying: “We are again facing the effects of climate change, which are becoming more prevalent on the European continent, with dramatic consequences.”

In 19 parts of the country, teams have rescued hundreds of people.

Heavy rains and flooding…