Factbox-Central Europe experiencing worst floods in at least two decades


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  • Wednesday, 18 Sep 2024

A drone view shows the flood-affected area following heavy rainfall in Ostrava, Czech Republic, September 17, 2024. REUTERS/David W Cerny

WARSAW (Reuters) - Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and and the deaths of at least 23 people so far.

Below are the main facts on the current situation in affected countries, estimated costs of damages and governments' help.

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