Danube river level in Budapest hits 10-year peak, causing flooding issues.
In Budapest, Hungary, the storm named "Boris"-induced flood reached a decade-high level. The floodwater swamped the parliament building's steps, situated right beside the river, before eventually retreating. Hungarians are bracing for "hard times" as they grapple with maintaining the flood situation, as per Prime Minister Viktor Orban's statement.
Orban paid a visit to the volunteers guarding the city with sandbags, among other protective measures against the floodwaters. Northward in Szentendre, a Danube-situated city, the ground levels of several homes were inundated, forcing residents to navigate in canoes.
Over a week ago, storm "Boris" unleashed catastrophic downpours on Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and other Central and Eastern European nations, resulting in catastrophic floods. Casualties reached 24 individuals across the flood-stricken areas.
Preliminary damage assessments by the Polish government on Saturday announced that over 18,000 buildings and facilities had been ruined or damaged as a result of the floods. These floods have had a direct impact on roughly 57,000 people, with more than 6,500 reportedly evacuated.
Flooded rivers present a persistent threat to various settlements in western Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged "extensive" support to the affected regions on Saturday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had pledged a ten billion euros aid package for the flooded nations during her visit to Wroclaw on Thursday.
The flood situation in Budapest is proving to be quite difficult for Hungarians to manage, as they work tirelessly to maintain control. The storm-induced floods have also caused significant damage to several homes in Szentendre, making everyday tasks difficult for the residents.
