Severe Flooding Devastates Romania and Italy as Hungary Braces for Rising Danube Waters

Severe flooding in Romania’s Galati County has led to the destruction of thousands of homes, leaving many people displaced. The flooding has devastated entire towns, wiping out roads and bridges, and tragically causing the loss of lives. As the floodwaters have receded, residents are now facing the grim reality of homes filled with mud and destroyed possessions, making the recovery process long and difficult.

Similarly, in Italy, the region of Emilia-Romagna has also been hit hard by recent floods. On Saturday, volunteers joined forces to help clean up the town of Romagna, which suffered significant damage from the flooding. The Italian government, led by Premier Giorgia Meloni, has responded to the crisis by approving an initial aid package of 20 million euros to assist with the recovery, although the full scale of the destruction is still being assessed.

In Hungary, authorities have been on high alert as flooding from the Danube River was expected to peak over the weekend. On Saturday, the water level reached a dangerous 642 centimeters, threatening to burst riverbanks and cause widespread damage. To mitigate the potential impact, key infrastructure such as metro entrances was reinforced with sandbags in an effort to prevent major flooding in urban areas.

Across Europe, these extreme weather events have led to widespread destruction, prompting urgent responses from governments and volunteers alike. The recovery efforts in both Romania and Italy highlight the scale of the challenge ahead, while Hungary braces for the worst as authorities work to protect critical infrastructure from the rising waters.