Heavy Rain Causes Destruction Across Europe

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Heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding and destruction across Europe.** Four people have died in Romania, with tens of thousands of homes damaged or left without power in Romania and the Czech Republic. The north of the Czech Republic was particularly affected, with over 50,000 houses left without power and many residents urged to prepare to leave their homes. The Elbe River in Germany is also expected to flood due to the heavy rain. The storms have caused over 60,000 Czech households to lose power, and several railway links have been affected. **The situation remains critical, with experts warning of the potential for the flood of the century.

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