Volunteers and emergency workers in Wroclaw, Poland, have been racing to secure river banks as Storm Boris causes floods across Central Europe. At least 21 people have been killed by the deluge, which has left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland. In areas on the Czech-Polish border, historic towns have been devastated by gushing rivers, collapsed bridges, and destroyed houses.
In Wroclaw, residents have been working to secure river banks in preparation for rising waters. Volunteers, including children, have been piling up sandbags to protect the city. The city’s zoo called for volunteers to protect animal enclosures, and efforts have been made to move valuable items to higher ground.
In other areas like Lewin Brzeski, residents have been evacuating as floodwaters continue to rise. Polish Minister for Funds and Regional Development, Katarzyna Pelczynska-Nalecz, announced that funds would be redirected for reconstruction and potential projects to prevent future flooding.
Neighboring countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia have also been affected, with thousands evacuated and significant damage reported. Experts are attributing the extreme weather events to climate change caused by human activities. Organizations like the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are expected to conduct studies to further understand the link between climate change and natural disasters like these floods.
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Central Europe Floods Claim 21 Lives as Alert Levels Increase
