Danube River, Budapest
Danube Breaches Banks As Flood Tide Hits Budapest
After excessive heavy rains in Central Europe, floodwaters in the Danube are expected to peak in Budapest on September 20-21. RFE/RL has been documenting the situation in the Hungarian capital, where the Danube has already burst its banks in places.
Hungary: Danube flood waters level is slowly rising
The Danube, which had overflowed its banks, began flooding Budapest's embankments. The cause of the flooding was Cyclone Boris, which caused a lot of precipitation. This footage illustrates Danube waters flooding part of the road near river at 8 a.
Budapest braces for Danube peak as flood crisis intensifies
Authorities ensure that they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Hungary battles flooding For several days,
In Hungary, Danube burst its banks, flooding parliament in Budapest
In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the Danube overflowed its banks and began to flood the streets, the water already reached the parliament building. This is
Thousands evacuated in Poland as Hungary prepares for Danube to flood
Thousands of people in Poland have been evacuated due to the risk of a reservoir overflowing, as the catastrophic effects of storm Boris continued to be felt across Central Europe on Tuesday. At least 19 people have died due to the storm,
Third-degree Flood Alert to Be Declared for Bratislava Stretch of Danube River
A third-degree flood alert will apply to the Bratislava stretch of the Danube River as of Sunday (September 15) morning, Environment Minister Tomas Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) announced following a meeting of the crisis management committee on Saturday.
Parts of Bratislava along Danube flooded as river bursts its banks in places
The water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday, according to the deputy mayor for the environment, as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe.
Watch: Hungary’s Danube River bursts banks as flooding reaches parliament in Budapest
Watch as the swollen Danube River reaches Hungary's parliament building in Budapest as flood waters continued to rise on Friday, 20. Roads, train stations and ferries along the river, which rose by nearly one metre in 24 hours,
Danube River overflows in Budapest, Hungarian parliament flooded
The Danube, Europe's largest river, burst its banks in the Hungarian capital. The water reached the building of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, according to local media. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that the floods are expected to peak in Budapest on the evening of September 21.
Hungary: Danube River Floods Unleashed By Heavy Rainfall In Budapest
The Danube River overflowed in Budapest on September 19 due to heavy rainfall. The flood preparedness has been elevated to the highest level, with meteorological services warning of a significant rise in the Danube's water levels.
Slovakia's capital suffers flood damage from the Danube
Damage from a flood wave that hit Slovakia's capital overnight was limited by anti-flood dams, authorities say:::: Bratislava ...
'Our plan worked': How Vienna prepared itself for a 5,000-year flood
When record rainfall brought by Storm Boris doused Vienna on 15 September, the impact looked dramatic: flooded roads, ...
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EU chief pledges billions in swift aid for flood-stricken region
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European ...
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Swelling Danube Breaches Banks In Hungary
Days of heavy rain have wreaked havoc in Central Europe. The flood tide is expected to culminate in Hungary by September 21. The Danube River's water level is set to reach eight meters as it crosses ...
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders.
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Forecasts Accurate So Far, Key to Flood Defense, Orbán Says
Forecasts of flood peaks have been accurate so far, and this is key to the success of defense efforts, Prime Minister Viktor ...
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Budapest Flood Update: Lower embankments now underwater
As we reported earlier this week, Budapest remains on high flood alert. The lower embankments are already underwater, and the ...