Disasters have been documented in many areas of Europe, with major cities in central and eastern regions submerged under water and fatalities due to the extreme rainfall reaching seven.
Heads of state and local officials are racing against time following the unimaginable destruction left by the storm Boris.
The most severe damage has been reported in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
The storm has also affected Hungary and southeastern Germany, with flood warnings extended to areas around the Danube River.
Damages has also been reported in Romania.
The “Map” of Losses and Destruction
In Austria, a firefighter lost his life while attempting to rescue people from the floods and individuals drowned in Poland and Romania due to the severe storms. Additionally, many are missing and being searched for in the Czech Republic.
It is striking that 80% of the city of Krnov in the Czech Republic is practically submerged, making rescue operations extremely challenging in a place where 23,000 people reside.
At the same time, an entire village in the Czech Republic was evacuated as the water level of the Becva River reached dangerous levels.
This same village was severely affected by floods in 1997, at which time nine people lost their lives.
Tens of thousands of people across Europe have been without power in recent hours, with evacuation efforts following one after another.
The Austrian region around Vienna resembles a natural disaster zone, with officials describing the situation as unprecedented.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that his government will declare a state of emergency while authorities fight to address the aftermath of the floods.
Rescue operations across Europe continue, including with the aid of aerial resources, with the extent of the damage being incalculable and anxiety about the future being high.
