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More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice The UK Foreign Office has issued travel warnings for Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic following heavy floods. At least 16 people were killed by floods in Poland and the Czech Republic as Storm Boris brought record rainfall to the continent. The storm may be moving towards Slovakia and Hungary next, while some central European countries are undertaking clean-up operations as streets were left covered in debris and mud on Monday, reports the Manchester Evening News .
Travel routes in Austria have been affected by the flooding. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to UK travellers, particularly for those heading to Vienna. READ MORE: Tourists soon to face new measure in popular Greek island READ MORE: The number of Irish passports issued in Northern Ireland so far in 2024 It said: "Due to floods in the East of Austria, road closures and disruptions to public transport may occur in affected areas.
Check road traffic information and public transport updates from Austrian railways and Vienna public transport before you travel." Austrian Federal Railways (OBB) has issued a warning to travellers about expected disruptions, advising that train services will face diversions and delays from Friday, September 13 to Thursday, September 19. OBB stated: "Due to the current weather conditions in Austria, deviations and delays in train services are to be expected from Friday, September 13.
to Thursday, September 19. We therefore ask you to postpone non-urgent journeys to another time." Passengers are asked to keep an eye on the website for the latest updates.
People watch rising water of the Wien River during heavy rain on September 15, 2024 in Vienna (Image: Getty Images) The FCDO also issued an update for the Czech Republic, warning of “severe disruption”. It said: “Heavy rain and flooding is causing severe disruption, especially in southern and eastern parts of the country. Check local conditions before you travel and follow the instructions of the Czech authorities if you are in these areas.
” In an update for the Poland, the FCDO said: “Heavy rain and flooding is causing severe disruption in the Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie), Silesian (Śląskie) and Opolskie Voivodeships in southwest Poland. Check local conditions before you travel and follow the instructions of the Polish authorities if you are in these areas.” Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live.
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