Death Toll from Storm Boris in Central and Eastern Europe Rises to 21

the hague - Authorities reported that the death toll from Storm Boris in central and eastern Europe has risen to 21, with new victims in Poland and Austria. Severe weather conditions have caused flooding and landslides in several countries.

The death toll from Storm Boris in central and eastern Europe has reached 21, with recent casualties in Poland and Austria. Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, have impacted multiple countries in the region. Rivers are overflowing and authorities urge caution.

In Poland, the cities of Opole and Wroclaw are at risk of flooding due to potential dike breaches. Polish authorities confirmed six fatalities, all due to drowning. The latest victims include an 82-year-old man found in a car and another man near a river.

In Austria, a woman was found dead in her flooded home, bringing the total casualties to five. Additionally, Romania and Czech Republic reported seven and three deaths respectively. The aftermath of Storm Boris has left several villages isolated in Austria and thousands without power in Czech Republic.