Flooding in Hungary: The Danube has already overflowed its banks and threatens to flood Budapest’s tourist attractions

Hungary continues to struggle with flooding, which has been going on for the seventh day, and by the end of the week, the peak of the rising water in the capital is expected. The Danube, which flows through Budapest, has already overflowed its banks. About this UNN writes with reference to local mass media.

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a briefing on flood relief that the water in some rivers is already receding, albeit slowly, but in most of them the water has not yet reached its peak.

Flooding is expected to peak on the Laita River in Mošonmadjarovar today, making it the river’s highest water level on record. Similarly, the Danube will peak in the Dunaremete area later today. Even after the water has peaked, we must remain vigilant. The slow subsidence poses a risk, as phenomena such as sandstorms can damage the levees

He said forecasters did not predict additional rainfall, which would help reduce the effects of flooding. However, next week the peak flood values ​​will reach the southern part of the country.

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In the country’s capital, Budapest, a flood defense made of sandbags was built in the suburbs and at the entrances to the subway, about 1 meter high. According to local authorities, the flood is already approaching Budapest. The peak of the water rise is expected on Saturday. Some metro stations will be closed from Friday. But at the same time, the inhabitants of the city are already watching how the water from the Danube leaves the banks, floods the central street and approaches popular sights, in particular the steps of the Margit Bridge.

The flooding of islands with popular swimming pools and spas is no exception. Due to the threat of flooding, the islands are closed to the public, and the shores have been fortified with protective structures. Water pumps, mobile power generators and sandbags have been provided to protect the pools, some of which are over a hundred years old, management companies said.

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The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, said that the reconstruction of flood-affected areas will take months or years. The government plans to assess the damage and allocate funds to help municipalities.

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