RACE AGAINST TIME

RACE AGAINST TIME: The worst floods to hit central Europe in at least two decades have left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland, spreading mud and debris in towns, destroying bridges, submerging cars and leaving authorities and householders with a bill for damages that will run into billions of dollars. With more rainfall expected, countries are racing against time as flood zones shift and they work to strengthen their defenses while the critical situation continues to unfold.

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