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Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe

Sep 18, 2024

Europe, September 18: The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday, after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria.
High winds and unusually heavy rainfall have hit swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week.
Although the weather seemed to be stabilising in several places, the ground remained saturated and rivers were overflowing, with authorities asking people to remain cautious.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Science Experience for All: ParSEC Whitefield Opens as a 30,000 sq. ft. 'Living Lab' in Bengaluru

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