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Heavy floods affect lives in Eastern Europe

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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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