Storm Boris wreaks havoc across eastern and central Europe

15/9/2024 7:42

        Four people have died in Romania in floods triggered by Storm Boris, which has brought torrential rains and widespread disruption to central and eastern Europe, rescue services said on Saturday (Sep 14).
        
        Since Thursday, swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have been hit by high winds and unusually fierce rains.
        
        "We are again facing the effects of climate change, which are increasingly present on the European continent, with dramatic consequences," said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.
        
        "We must continue to strengthen our capacity to anticipate extreme weather events”.