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Poland's third-largest city braces for peaking floods
Poland's third-largest city Wroclaw was bracing for peaking flood waters on Thursday, with early indications its defences were holding firm, after the worst floods in at least two decades ravaged central Europe this week.
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe
Central Europe hit by severe floods: 24 killed in Romania, Poland and Czech Republic, EU promises aid
A low-pressure system named 'Boris' caused the worst flooding in more than two decades from Romania to Poland over the past week, and also affected Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Seven people were killed each in Poland and Romania,
Deadly floods in central Europe swirl towards Poland's historic Wroclaw
By Kuba Stezycki, Janis Laizans and Radovan Stoklasa WROCLAW, Poland/OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (Reuters) -Residents and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw on Tuesday,
Watch view of Oder River in Poland as deadly flooding causes devastation across Europe
Watch a view of the scene at the swollen Oder River in Wroclaw on Thursday 19 September as severe flooding causes devastation in Poland. Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades,
Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 7
As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.
Poland's third-largest city looks to have withstood flood wave
By Barbara Erling WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Flood defences in Poland's third-largest city Wroclaw looked to have held firm on Thursday, after the worst floods in at least two decades ravaged central Europe this week.
Dam bursts in Poland sending torrents of water into town
This is the shocking moment a dam burst in Poland - flooding a town with torrents of muddy water. Footage shows the floodwater surging into Stronie Slaskie on September 15 following heavy rain from Storm Boris.
EU's 5 bln euro aid for Poland may not cover all flood losses, minister says
Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Friday a pledge worth 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) from the European Union ...
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EU chief announces $11 bn for nations hit by 'heartbreaking' floods
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in funds for member nations reeling from 'heartbreaking' devastation after the floods caused by ...
Poland prepares to declare state of natural disaster due to floods
Poland's government is ready to declare a state of natural disaster for the first time in Poland's southwest, following ...
Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first ...
Poland, Hungary, Romania: Leaders say fatal floods bear fingerprints of climate change
Now, with more heavy rain expected across Italy in the coming days, the Emilia-Romagna and Lazio regions are under a yellow ...
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Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in relief effort as floods pound Central Europe
Jews from Warsaw and Israel are among the forces that have stepped in to support relief efforts as Poland battles its worst ...
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe was threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders ...
Is Climate Change Causing the Deadly Floods in Europe?
Experts say the most severe floods to hit Central Europe in at least two decades fit into a broader pattern of extreme ...
Social media mobilises Poles to battle floods in historic city
WROCLAW, Poland - A social media producer whose accounts would normally show people where to eat out and relax in the ...