Residents and authorities in Central Europe continue to grapple with heavy rainfall and flooding.
In Romania, officials reported that at least six people have lost their lives and two others are missing.
In Austria, a firefighter died during a rescue operation.
In Poland, there was also a report of one drowning victim, while in the Czech Republic, four people are missing.
The Austrian province surrounding Vienna has been declared a “disaster area,” and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also declared a state of natural disaster.
Train connections between Poland and the Czech Republic have been suspended.
The National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management in Romania issued a red alert for the Galati and Vaslui counties, where flooding in some areas reached depths of up to 3 meters.
Forecasts indicate that the heavy rains and strong winds that began last weekend are expected to continue into Monday, according to reports.
