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STORY: ::September 17, 2024

::Venek, near Gyor, Hungary

::A flood submerges an entire village in Hungary overnight

::"I think it's kind of connected to the climate change because it's a sudden flood. It was raining for four days in the area, especially around Vienna in Austria. So that's why we have this high water level now."

The village, situated 100 kilometres northwest of Budapest, saw residents resorting to boats to navigate the flooded region.

In the towns of Visegrad and Szentendre, north of Budapest, authorities have put mobile dams in place to limit flooding from the Danube.

Budapest is preparing for waters peaking near record levels, and has closed Margaret Island, a recreational area with hotels and restaurants.

The deluge has left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland. While waters were receding in many areas, others were nervously waiting for rivers to burst their banks.