Thousands flee as central Europe flood waters rise

Emergency operations are under way in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic to deal with record levels of flooding in some places.

Landslides and flooding have led to the deaths of at least seven people. More than eight people are missing.

In Germany, more than 7,000 people have been moved from their homes in the town of Eilenburg, reports say.

The Czech capital, Prague, is on high alert amid fears that floodwater could swamp its historic centre

Around 3,000 people have been forced to leave their homes across western Czech Republic, including parts of the capital.

Animals from Prague's zoo were also moved to higher ground as flood waters inundated parts of the site.

Underground stations have been closed and schools shut as Prague officials wait and see whether the Vltava River will flood its banks.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas called a special cabinet session on Sunday to co-ordinate the emergency response, and around 1,000 troops were mobilised to help erect metal barriers and fill sandbags.

"We will do everything to protect people's lives and health," he said. "Tonight and tomorrow will be critical."

Main roads in many areas of central Europe have been closed and rail services cut. Thousands of homes are without power.

Czech police said on Monday that at least five people were now known to have died due to the flooding. Two people died after their cottage collapsed on Sunday, and three people had died in separate incidents across Bohemia. Several people are missing.

Summary: In Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic there are heavy rains, so they got emergency operations. So 4 people death, and they moved patient from lower to higher hospital. And stop to use subway. In Germany, more than 7000 people moved from their house. The Czech Republic capital Prague has lots of UNESCO world heritage sites, so there are in danger now. Animals from Prague’s zoo also moved to higher ground. So there schools are cancelled. Some Swiss and Poland’s cities people moved to another city. Also Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria warn of flood because of Danube river.  

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- Emergency operations: There country in danger to something, so they need to warn for everybody. That time they use this.

- UNESCO world heritage sites: Purpose is save the world’s important culture and natural site.

- Flood: a large amount rain coming, it cause river overflows.

- Austria: It is located in central Europe. Capital city is Vienna. There language is German.

- The Czech Republic: It is located in central Europe. Capital city is Prague. They usually use Latin, German and English.