A warning of travel disruption has been issued after deadly floods struck central and eastern Europe.
The Austrian province surrounding Vienna (pictured) was declared a disaster area, with authorities highlighting “an unprecedented extreme situation”.
Storm Boris also hit countries including Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland where a state of national disaster was declared.
Multiple trains have been cancelled, parts of the Vienna underground have been closed, and at least one motorway has flooded, according to local reports.
The impact on European river cruises was unclear amid rising water levels during g the worst flooding in the region for 30 years.
Storm Boris has already brought extreme amounts of rain across central and eastern Europe, with more downpours forecast until at least the end of today (Monday).
A firefighter reportedly died during a flood rescue in Austria, five have been killed in Romania, a person drowned in Poland, while several remain unaccounted for in the Czech Republic, the BBC reported.
Officials in Budapest raised forecasts for the River Danube to rise in the second half of this week to above 8.5 metres, nearing a record 8.91 metres seen in 2013, as rain continued in Hungary, Slovakia and Austria.
Budapest’s mayor Gergely Karacsony reportedly said: “According to forecasts, one of the biggest floods of the past years is approaching Budapest but we are prepared to tackle it.”
The Foreign Office said in updated travel advice issued for Austria: “Due to floods in the east of Austria, road closures and disruptions to public transport may occur in affected areas.
“Check road traffic information and public transport updates from Austrian railways and Vienna public transport before you travel.”