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Storm Boris lashes large parts of central, eastern Europe

Irfan Aftab
September 15, 2024

Torrential rains, high winds and flooding have killed people in Romania, Poland and Austria. Thousands more have been forced to flee as water levels rise. Authorities in the Czech Republic say four people are missing.

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