Central Europe Faces Devastating Floods: Death Toll and Evacuations Rise

Heavy rains and flooding have caused significant casualties and disruptions across multiple countries, with more severe weather expected.

• At least 8 people have died and 4 are missing due to severe flooding in Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania.
• Authorities have declared disaster zones in several regions, including Lower Austria and parts of the Czech Republic.
• Mass evacuations are underway, with thousands of residents in towns like Opava and Krnov being relocated to higher ground.
• Infrastructure has been heavily impacted, with power outages affecting 260,000 households and major traffic disruptions reported.
• Experts link the extreme weather to climate change, citing record-breaking temperatures and increased rainfall intensity.

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