Cyclone Boris rips through Central Europe: four dead in floods in Romania

central europe, romania, galati, czech republic, poland, opole, mikulovice, saxony, germany, austria - Large parts of Central Europe are bracing for Cyclone Boris, which is approaching rapidly. Extreme rainfall is expected in Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In Romania, four people have died in floods, with authorities confirming the deaths in the southeast region of Galati.

Large parts of Central Europe are bracing for Cyclone Boris, which is approaching rapidly. Extreme rainfall is expected in Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

In Romania, four people have died in floods, with authorities confirming the deaths in the southeast region of Galati. Rescuers found the victims after a search operation in a village along the Danube River.

Rivers have overflowed in the border area between Czech Republic and Poland due to continuous rain, causing a major power outage.

Local media report over 60,000 households without electricity due to fallen trees on power lines. Fallen trees also caused issues on railways. Two villages near Opole, Poland, have been evacuated.

Images of flooded houses and streets in Mikulovice, Czech Republic, near the Polish border, have been captured. Residents are advised to seek safety in the local gymnasium.

Heavy rainfall is expected to raise water levels of the Elbe River in Saxony, Germany. Flooding alerts are in place, with peak water levels expected by Wednesday and Thursday.

In southwest Poland, the situation remains dire with ongoing heavy rain. Numerous water stations have already exceeded the alarm levels.

River Biala Glucholaska has overflowed in Opole province, Poland, leading to evacuations in Glucholazy as well as Morow. Over 400 residents have been moved to safety.

Weather experts in Austria are predicting over 300 liters of rainfall per square meter in the upcoming days, leading to floods and landslides. Preparations for potential flooding along the Danube River are underway, including the erection of mobile water barriers and filling sandbags.