Thousands evacuated as deadly floods swamp Europe
Jun 3, 2013 13:44:13 GMT -5
Post by popcorn on Jun 3, 2013 13:44:13 GMT -5
Thousands evacuated as deadly floods swamp Europe 
By Andy Eckardt and John Newland, NBC News
Floodwaters from heavy rains swamped five countries in Europe and threatened others, leaving at least six people dead and eight missing.
Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic have been affected, with officials in the Czech capital, Prague, closing the subway system, evacuating thousands of homes and warning other people not to come into the city. Slovakia and Hungary were preparing flood defenses on the Danube River.
In Germany, rain levels that reached record highs in May contributed to widespread flooding across southern and eastern parts of the country.
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By Andy Eckardt and John Newland, NBC News
Floodwaters from heavy rains swamped five countries in Europe and threatened others, leaving at least six people dead and eight missing.
Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic have been affected, with officials in the Czech capital, Prague, closing the subway system, evacuating thousands of homes and warning other people not to come into the city. Slovakia and Hungary were preparing flood defenses on the Danube River.
In Germany, rain levels that reached record highs in May contributed to widespread flooding across southern and eastern parts of the country.
read more:
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