In a flood-hit Polish town, residents try to piece their lives back together
As residents of the Polish town of Glucholazy struggled to salvage what they could from their flood-ravaged homes on Wednesday, they praised friends, family and rescue workers for their help, but wondered if authorities could have done more.
With Sandbags and Team Spirit, a Polish City Fought Off a Flood
Thousands of residents of Nysa, in southern Poland, formed a human chain overnight to pass each other sandbags, building a wall along a river embankment to keep the raging waters at bay.
Polish town saved by sandbags as central Europe fights back floods
Residents describe how a human chain in this Polish town created a sandbag wall to fight floods:::: Nysa, Poland:: Grzegorz Grochowski, Local resident:: "You can see here the remaining sandbags, overnight people were carrying the sandbags.
Central Europe races against time as flood zones move
By Kacper Pempel WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Volunteers and emergency personnel worked through the night to fortify the Polish city of Wroclaw against approaching flood waters, while Hungary opened a dam as the prime minister warned a "crucial period" was approaching.
Poland Fortifies Towns as Deadly Floods Afflict Central Europe
Poland has declared a state of disaster in the area and set aside 1 billion zlotys ($260.38 million) for flood victims. Overnight, volunteers helped rescue workers heave sandbags to build up the broken embankment around Nysa,
Thousands of troops deployed in Poland as floods threaten central Europe
Border areas between the Czech Republic and Poland were hit especially hard by floods over the weekend, with Romania and Austria also affected.
Central European floods leave trail of devastation; new areas on alert
Volunteers and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw on Tuesday, as residents elsewhere in central Europe tallied the cost of floods that have wreaked havoc and killed at least 21 people.
Death toll from central Europe flooding rises to 22
The death toll from extreme weather and flooding in central and eastern Europe has risen to 22. Authorities said that there more deaths were reported in Poland and one in Austria in the wake of Storm Boris.
Central Europe floods: Poland, Czech Republic evacuate amid 17 deaths
Torrential rains over the weekend severely impacted the Poland-Czech border, causing bridge collapses, evacuations, and major damage to vehicles and homes
Deadly floods in central Europe swirl towards Poland's historic Wroclaw
By Kuba Stezycki, Janis Laizans and Radovan Stoklasa WROCLAW, Poland/OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (Reuters) -Residents and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw on Tuesday,
Deadly floods hit central Europe as thousands evacuated
Heavy rainfall is pounding Central Europe causing deadly flooding. Four new deaths were reported Monday in Poland, three in the Czech Republic and one in Romania. The flooding has swamped parts of Austria,
Nigeria Flags Flood Risk in 11 States as Cameroon Releases Dam Water
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Flood-hit Austria to ramp up disaster fund to 1 billion euros
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Geneva County under a flood advisory Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Geneva County.
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.
In Photos: North Carolina under state of emergency after severe flood event
Southeast North Carolina grapples with flash flooding and road washouts from what the U.S. National Hurricane Center dubbed ...
Nigerian Flood Victims Face Long Wait for Medical Help
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Coastal flood advisory for Cape May County until Friday afternoon
On Wednesday at 4:45 a.m. a coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. until Friday ...
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Up to $50,000 per homeowner now available in NYS Flood Program. Here's how those in need can apply.
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Coastal flood advisory for Monmouth County until Friday afternoon
A coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:45 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Friday ...