Deadly flooding has swept across central Europe, claiming at least 15 lives in Romania, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Storm Boris unleashed heavy rainfall, forcing thousands to evacuate as the situation worsens. Scientists, like Jacopo Riboldi from ETH Zurich, attribute these extreme events to climate change, causing record-breaking rainfall levels.
Over the weekend, Austria experienced more rainfall in four days than the wettest autumn months since 1950. Climate change fuels these events by saturating air masses with humidity. While water levels are subsiding in some areas, Poland is bracing for further floods, prompting a state of natural disaster declaration and emergency funds deployment.
Neighboring countries like Hungary and the Czech Republic are also mobilizing resources to combat rising floodwaters. International support is pouring in, with European leaders extending condolences and assistance offers. Scientists warn that these extreme weather events could become more commonplace in the future, underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change.
As Europe battles the aftermath of devastating floods, the region faces a continued threat from the impacts of climate change. Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts unfold.