Recent severe weather in central and eastern Europe has resulted in devastating flooding and widespread disruption, claiming the lives of at least five individuals. The region experienced some of the heaviest rainfall in years, attributed to a slow-moving low-pressure system known as Storm Boris.
Several historic capitals, including Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague, were inundated with a month's worth of rain, leading to significant challenges for residents and authorities. The relentless downpour continued to batter the area, exacerbating the already dire situation.