Danube River, Budapest
Danube Breaches Banks As Flood Tide Hits Budapest
After excessive heavy rains in Central Europe, floodwaters in the Danube are expected to peak in Budapest on September 20-21. RFE/RL has been documenting the situation in the Hungarian capital, where the Danube has already burst its banks in places.
Budapest braces for Danube peak as flood crisis intensifies
Authorities ensure that they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Hungary battles flooding For several days,
Budapest on high flood alert as Danube rises
This alert affects all sections of the Danube, leading to the closure of both embankments from Monday evening until further notice.
Budapest and Poland's Wroclaw reinforce their river banks ahead of more flooding
Soldiers have dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated residents as the worst flooding in years spreads across Central Europe
Watch: Hungary’s Danube River bursts banks as flooding reaches parliament in Budapest
Watch as the swollen Danube River reaches Hungary's parliament building in Budapest as flood waters continued to rise on Friday, 20. Roads, train stations and ferries along the river, which rose by nearly one metre in 24 hours,
Danube River overflows in Budapest, Hungarian parliament flooded
The Danube, Europe's largest river, burst its banks in the Hungarian capital. The water reached the building of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, according to local media. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that the floods are expected to peak in Budapest on the evening of September 21.
Parts of Bratislava along Danube flooded as river bursts its banks in places
The water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday, according to the deputy mayor for the environment, as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe.
Hungary: Danube River Floods Unleashed By Heavy Rainfall In Budapest
The Danube River overflowed in Budapest on September 19 due to heavy rainfall. The flood preparedness has been elevated to the highest level, with meteorological services warning of a significant rise in the Danube's water levels.
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Budapest Flood Update: Lower embankments now underwater
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Karácsony: Budapest Ready for Flood Wave
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Budapest Braces For Worst Floods In A Decade
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EU chief pledges billions in swift aid for flood-stricken region
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European ...
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
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Orbán: ‘If we wait for EU flood aid, we’ll be up to our necks in water’
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is skeptical that his country will receive timely help from the EU following widespread flooding ...
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In pics: flood prevention work in Budapest
Sandbags are seen on the bank of Margaret Island to prevent the flood in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Attila ...
Central Europe flood deaths rise as citizens race to build defences
Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary on Tuesday as flood waters ...
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Forecasts Accurate So Far, Key to Flood Defense, Orbán Says
Forecasts of flood peaks have been accurate so far, and this is key to the success of defense efforts, Prime Minister Viktor ...