Dozens Dead in the Wake of Boris

The water masses from the extreme weather Boris have taken at least 23 lives in central and eastern Europe, according to authorities.

The rainfall and floods have claimed victims primarily in the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, and Romania. In the Czech Republic, at least eight people are still missing, according to information from police spokesman Jakub Vincalek.

The floods there have caused extensive damage to buildings, roads, and railways.