Hungary, Danube
Danube peaks in southern Hungary as flood defences hold firm
The peak wave on the Danube is moving downstream, and by Monday morning, it was already in southern Hungary. Almost all the towns along the river have been protected from flooding, and the water level on the upper section of the Danube is quickly dropping.
Hungary: Danube waters flood part of the road
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 in Budapest,
Hungary Braces For Potential Catastrophic Floods As Danube Rises
With the Danube River forecasted to rise to the highest levels in a decade, Hungary is bracing for a critical test of its flood defenses.
Orbán: Flood peak could leave Hungary Tuesday
The flood peak on the Danube could leave Hungary on Tuesday, but vigilance must be maintained, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a press conference on Sunday, after a meeting of the operative body for flood protection.
Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade
International train services between Hungary and Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany will also be affected.
HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-FLOOD PREVENTION
(240918) -- BUDAPEST, Sept. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sandbags are seen on the bank of Margaret Island to prevent the flood in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
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,
Budapest braces for peak of flooding as Danube rises
Tourists and locals take pictures of the Danubeoverflowing, as Hungary reels from severe floods::"I think it's terrible for the people living in the city because I think it must have a lot of economic consequences,
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Orbán: Peak Flood Expected to Leave Hungary by Mid-Next Week
The flood of the Danube is expected to peak in Budapest on Saturday night, and the brunt of the wave will pass Hungary by the ...
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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 ...
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Hungary facing most challenging phase of flood defense: PM Orban
BUDAPEST -- Hungary has entered the most challenging phase of dealing with the current wave of flooding, Prime Minister ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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Danube River peaks in Hungary's capital, gradual recession expected
Danube River swells to critical level early in morning, peaking at 830 cm in Budapest as country's premier says decline in ...
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Hungarian Man Paddles To Reach Flooded Home
The Danube is carrying a flood wave across Hungary. The river already reached its peak in Kismaros, a village north of Budapest, on September 20. RFE/RL traveled by boat with a local man to reach his ...