Level water on the Danube in Budapest it is currently around 850 centimeters, which is about 40 centimeters less than during record flood that occurred in 2013. The flood wave has already passed the cities of Komarom and Esztergom. Kisoroszi remains cut off from the world, but the residents and rescue services there have the situation under control.
Climax wave on the Danube, which according to initial forecasts was to reach Budapest on Saturday morning, only is approaching the city. Although it is lower than expected, it is also much more spread out. This means that the high level of the river will remain longer than predicted.
Hungary. The Danube's tidal wave
Hydrologists they point out that before the great water the capital Hungarian They protect not only newly built fortifications, but also structures that were built many years ago. An example is the line of embankments built in 1954 to protect against ice floods. However, experts warn that although they are very high, there may still be places that require protection.
The level in Lithuania is still very highalthough since Friday the water has begun to recede very slowly.
The rescue services are appealing to citizens not to go on trips to the areas of flood embankments and temporary fortifications. This is due to the risk of them breaking and the need to ensure complete freedom of action for rescuers. It turns out that “flood tourists” walking on the embankments have often prevented people involved in securing them from working.
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