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Storm Boris Causes Deadly Flooding and Fires Across Europe

Catastrophic weather leads to evacuations, fatalities, and widespread damage in Central Europe and Portugal.

  • Storm Boris has resulted in severe flooding in Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, and Austria, claiming at least 21 lives.
  • Portugal is battling over 100 wildfires, with six fatalities and numerous injuries reported, amid ongoing hot and dry conditions.
  • Poland has declared a state of natural disaster, with major evacuations and emergency measures in place in cities like Nysa and Wroclaw.
  • Italy and Croatia are bracing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding, with weather warnings issued across multiple regions.
  • Authorities in Hungary and Slovakia are preparing for possible flooding as the Danube River is expected to reach record levels.
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