Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe

 The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday, after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria, WAM reports. 

Stoem Boris
Photo credit: WAM

High winds and unusually heavy rainfall have hit swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week.

Although the weather seemed to be stabilising in several places, the ground remained saturated and rivers were overflowing, with authorities asking people to remain cautious.

It was earlier reported, Greece was bracing for a major tempest, Storm Atena, which is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and storms across the country in September.

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