Budapest Braces For Danube Flooding
The Danube has spilled its banks as a result of the recent rains and snowfall, placing the capital of Hungary under a flood alert.
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A child rides his bike along the Danube as floodwaters engulf a quay in Budapest on December 27.
According to the North Transdanubian Water Directorate, almost 1,200 kilometers along the river in Hungary are under a flood alert due to the recent high precipitation.
According to the North Transdanubian Water Directorate, almost 1,200 kilometers along the river in Hungary are under a flood alert due to the recent high precipitation.
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A local man builds a mobile dam to protect property from floodwaters.
There are also flood warnings in other parts of Hungary.
There are also flood warnings in other parts of Hungary.
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Budapest, the capital of Hungary with a population of 1.7 million, is situated along the banks of the Danube, the second-largest river in Europe.
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Flooding has historically been a common occurrence in Budapest. The most significant flood tragedy unfolded in 1838, claiming the lives of at least 15 people, destroying 2,485 homes, and leaving 60,000 people homeless.
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A flood that occurred in Budapest in 1965 lasted for 113 days, resulting in Margaret Island, which sits in the middle of the river in the city center, being totally submerged.
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In the early 1980s, Budapest took steps to fortify the city's flood defenses, reducing the probability of catastrophic floods.
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A child walks in a nearby flooded tunnel...
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...while others enjoyed the curious sight along the embankment.
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A dog watches the floodwaters at a closed pub along the river.
The floodwater in Budapest is expected to crest on December 28.
The floodwater in Budapest is expected to crest on December 28.
