Storm Boris has inundated the Hungarian capital, Budapest, as it sweeps through Central and Eastern Europe
Heavy flooding has hit the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with the city bracing for what could become the worst flooding in over a decade.
The severe weather event named Storm Boris has ravaged Central and Eastern Europe in recent days, unleashing months’ worth of rainfall on parts of Hungary and other countries, and causing the Danube to burst its banks.
Residents of Budapest have been sharing photos and videos of the natural disaster on social media.
It's Thursday
Budapest floods. pic.twitter.com/6OLLYtGwKU— Liz Heflin (@liz_heflin) September 19, 2024
I was born and raised in Budapest more than 50 years ago, and I have to say that a flood this bad is rare. Luckily, it is not negatively impacting #BudapestOlympiad because the playing venue is far away from the Danube. 🇭🇺
This is the current view of the river from my balcony.… pic.twitter.com/nNVo18nfsj