Extreme weather events, including severe flooding, are increasingly common across Central and Eastern Europe due to climate change.
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Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, are becoming more frequent in Lithuania and across Europe. In Poland, severe flooding caused significant damage, with reports of destroyed infrastructure and inundated areas, prompting evacuations and school closures. Romania experienced fatalities due to storms and flooding, leading the government to declare a state of emergency and provide financial aid. In Czechia, flooding affected about 70% of the country, causing material damage estimated at two billion euros, though preparations helped mitigate the severity compared to past events. Austria saw widespread flooding, particularly in Lower Austria, with record rainfall in some areas, but existing flood defenses helped protect major cities like Vienna. Experts suggest that climate change, characterized by warmer temperatures and atmospheric moisture retention, is leading to more intense and frequent extreme weather events across Europe, with Lithuania being susceptible to severe flooding if extreme rainfall occurs.
