Danube Floods Budapest as Storm Boris Devastates Central Europe
Severe flooding from Storm Boris has killed 24 people and caused widespread damage across multiple countries.
Overview
- Torrential rains and strong winds from Storm Boris have led to the worst floods in Central and Eastern Europe in at least two decades.
- The Danube River peaked at a 10-year high, flooding the embankment up to the steps of the parliament building in Budapest.
- Hungarian emergency workers have been fortifying settlements with sandbags to manage the floodwaters.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cancelled international travels to oversee flood protection efforts in Budapest.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €10 billion in aid for EU nations affected by the floods.