Clean-up begins in flood-hit Central Europe
Flood waters that have damaged hundreds of homes in Central Europe are starting to recede, but the authorities remain on high alert.
At least 11 people are known to have died in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Continue reading
Flash floods strike central Europe, killing at least 15
Flash floods brought on by rains in central Europe and the Baltic have killed at least 15, officials say.
Rivers overflowed their banks, sending torrents of water through Bogatynia in south-west Poland and Goerlitz in eastern Germany. Continue reading
Flooding in Central Europe Eases After Weekend Torrents Leave Nine Dead
Torrential rain that caused flash floods in parts of the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany, leaving nine people dead, eased overnight after water levels peaked and are receding in most areas, the Czech official weather service said. Continue reading
Commission approves aid to compensate damages caused in Poland by floods
The European Commission has approved an aid scheme that allows to grant compensation for the damage caused by the floods of May and June 2010 in Poland. The Commission found that the measure was in line with Article 107 (2) (b) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, that allows aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters. In particular, aid is available only to cover the material damages effectively caused. Continue reading
Poland Evacuates Hundreds as Second Flood Wave Breaches Levees
Hundreds of Poles were evacuated as heavy rains swelled the country’s rivers for the second time in two months, breaking through levees that were saturated in May. Continue reading
Poland, Slovakia and Hungary hit by fresh floods
Thousands of people were evacuated from towns and villages in Poland, Slovakia and Hungary on Saturday as floodwaters continued to rise. Continue reading
Poland flood toll at 18, worst seen over
The bodies of two more flood victims have been found in Poland, officials said on Friday, bringing the death toll to 18 amid hopes the worst is over after after two weeks of surging waters. Continue reading
Polish PM Promises Relief for Flood Victims
Poland’s prime minister is promising millions of dollars in aid for flood victims despite concerns about the country’s growing budget deficit. Continue reading
Poland’s flood moves north
The Polish government is urging caution as residents return to their homes while a massive flood wave moves to the north of the country and toward Germany. Continue reading
Warsaw residents prepare to flee as Vistula river floods
100,000 in Polish capital at risk of having homes flooded after 14 dies following deluge
Some 100,000 residents of Warsaw risk having their homes flooded by the Vistula river, the mayor of the Polish capital has warned as the nationwide death toll from the deluge rose to 14. Continue reading
