Flooding arrives in Bratislava

The water level in the vicinity of the capital of Slovakia reached 993 cm, exceeding the record of the “flood of the century” in 2002. A state of emergency has been declared throughout the Slovak capital. This is reported today by local media.

Over the past night, the water level in the vicinity of the capital increased by 30 cm. Also, water arrives in downstream settlements - Medvedev, Gabchikovo, Komarne, where the second level of flood activity was announced.

In the western part of the country in the cities of Bratislava, Malatski floods reached the third level.

According to experts, the flooding will culminate on Thursday, when “big water” from Austria will reach Slovakia. The water level in the Danube will approach the mark of 10 meters. Stabilization is not expected until the end of the week.