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.
Watch: Hungary’s Danube River bursts banks as flooding reaches parliament in Budapest
Watch live as the swollen Danube River reaches Hungary's parliament building in Budapest as flood waters continue to rise on Friday, 20 September. Roads, train stations and ferries along the river, which rose by nearly one metre in 24 hours,
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 and Poland's Wroclaw reinforce their river banks ahead of more flooding in central Europe
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Soldiers dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated residents as the worst flooding in years spread Tuesday to a broad swath of Central Europe, taking lives and destroying homes.
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.
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.
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.
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Karácsony: Budapest Ready for Flood Wave
All preparations for protecting Budapest from the impending flood wave along the River Danube will have been completed by ...
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Budapest Braces For Worst Floods In A Decade
The Danube River is expected to breach the city's quays on September 17, sparking urgent flood defense preparations ...
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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 ...
Budapest Business Journal5d
Karácsony: Budapest Companies, Institutions Ready to Protect Capital From Flood
The Budapest city council's companies and institutions are well-prepared for flood protection work and to protect the capital ...
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Budapest Flood Update: Lower embankments now underwater
The Danube overflowed its riverbanks in Budapest yesterday, submerging the lower embankments. The water level is expected to ...
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Danube flood threatens Budapest as water levels near record highs
The flood crest is expected to reach Budapest on Saturday. The water level in the Danube is set to rise to 8.5 meters.
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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 ...