Heavy floods affect lives in Eastern Europe
Fifteen people died in rainstorms in Romania,
while severe weather also hit Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Moldova. In
Romania, seven villagers died in the eastern province of Buzau after torrents
from surrounding hills flooded their homes. In the northeastern region
of Maramures three farm laborers were killed by lightning, while in the
northeastern province of Bacau lightning killed one man. Four others died
in separate incidents. Romanian officials said that some 170 bridges were
swept away by the floods and nearly 1,700 homes were damaged around the
country. In Hungary, roads and railway lines were closed after rainstorms
and gales caused heavy damage over the last two days. Storms also hit Ukraine
and Moldova, and rivers arose sharply in Poland and Slovakia, AFP, Reuters,
and dpa reported. MS
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