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Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU

Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe

Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers in the region of Wroclaw as they work to safeguard homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Don’t fear the boomers! How Poland is celebrating its old people – and making life better for every age

While the rest of Europe worries about a ‘silver tsunami’ or ‘demographic bomb’, the cities of Wrocław and Kraków are treating their ageing populations as an opportunity rather than a burden – with remarkable results

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in Central Europe

The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authorities said Tuesday after two more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024

Europe weather chaos - live: Italy braces for Storm Boris flooding as Portugal wildfires blaze and deaths rise

Thousands of firefighters in Portugal are battling wildfires as catastrophic central Europe floods are killing residents

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise

Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

Budapest and Wroclaw reinforce river banks ahead of more flooding

A state of natural disaster has been declared across the affected region of southern Poland

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Deadly floods hit central Europe as thousands evacuated

So far 16 people have died

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

David Lammy sounds alarm on global warming 'accelerating towards us' as thousands flee central Europe floods

In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a disaster in flooded areas

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024

Entire Polish city of 44,000 asked to evacuate as Storm Boris floods wreak havoc

Death toll from floods in Europe rose to at least 16 on Monday

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024