The Parliament building in Budapest is pictured as the flood water reached its base and stairs in Budapest, Hungary, on September 21, 2024, as the river Danube reached its peak at 830 cm in the Hungarian capital. The Danube reached its peak on September 21, 2024 in a heavily fortified Budapest with the water reaching the steps of parliament, marking a 10-year high, after deadly storm Boris lashed Europe.
Torrential rains and strong winds have led to widespread flooding in central and eastern Europe since last week, killing 24 people and devastating towns and villages. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)