Budapest braces for peak of flooding
Budapest braces for Danube peak as flood crisis intensifies
In Budapest, preparations are underway for the upcoming peak wave on the Danube. The western part of Hungary is already dealing with serious flood consequences, which have isolated several communities.
Budapest braces for peak of flooding as Danube rises
Tourists and locals take pictures of the Danubeoverflowing, as Hungary reels from severe floods::"I think it's terrible for the people living in the city because I think it must have a lot of economic consequences,
Danube peaks in southern Hungary as flood defences hold firm
The peak wave on the Danube is moving downstream, and by Monday morning, it was already in southern Hungary. Almost all the towns along the river have been protected from flooding, and the water level on the upper section of the Danube is quickly dropping.
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.
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,
In Hungary, Danube burst its banks, flooding parliament in Budapest
In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the Danube overflowed its banks and began to flood the streets, the water already reached the parliament building. This is
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.
Flooding in Budapest as Danube River Overflows
The Danube RIver peaked at around 26 feet (8 meters) in the Hungarian capital during “the second half of the week,” city officials announced.According to the Budapest municipality, the water level could reach up to 29 feet (9 meters) by Thursday evening,
Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris
The Danube peaked at a 10-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest on Saturday with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe.
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 throughout the Hungarian capital.
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Orbán: Flood defence nearing end
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