Central Europe has been dealing with severe flooding as heavy rain has caused rivers to overflow and widespread damage in the region. In Klodzko county, southwest Poland, one person tragically drowned and 1,600 individuals had to be evacuated as the local rivers reached record high levels. The situation was no better in eastern Romania, where at least four people lost their lives and thousands of homes were damaged due to the flooding.
The northern Czech Republic also faced its fair share of devastation as rivers overflowed and some areas experienced the most destructive floods in decades. Local resident Pavel Bily of Lipova Lazne described the situation as the worst he had seen since 1997. Adding to the chaos, Austria declared the entire federal state of Lower Austria a disaster area following heavy rainfall.
The impact of the severe flooding in Central Europe has been devastating, with loss of lives, extensive property damage, and widespread evacuations. As communities continue to deal with the aftermath of the floods, it is clear that the region will need significant support and resources to recover from this natural disaster.
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