Hungary remains on high alert as Storm Boris brings the risk of flooding to the country. Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony has warned that the city could face its biggest flood of the decade, with the Danube water levels expected to crest at 8.5 metres near the city. In response, flood defence measures have been implemented along 540 kilometres of Hungary’s rivers, with a third-degree alert in place along 200 kilometres. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has approved the opening of an emergency reservoir along the Leitha river to help mitigate the risk of flooding.
As a preventative measure, traffic restrictions have been put in place in the Gyor-Moson-Sopron and Komárom-Esztergom counties bordering the Danube, as well as in the Danube bend area. These restrictions are expected to impact international train services between Hungary and Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.
Residents and authorities in Hungary are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential flooding. The government is closely monitoring the situation and working to ensure the safety of all those affected by the storm.
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