Slovenia has confronted “the most important pure catastrophe” in its historical past, Prime Minister Robert Golob mentioned on Saturday, after devastating floods induced harm estimated at 500 million euros ($550m), killed three folks and destroyed roads, bridges and homes.
Talking after a gathering of the nation’s Nationwide Safety Council on Saturday, Golob mentioned, “Fortunately, final night time was simpler than the one earlier than”, including that two-thirds of the small Alpine nation’s territory had been affected.
The floods have been attributable to torrential rains on Friday, which induced rivers to swell swiftly and burst into homes, fields and cities. Slovenia’s climate service mentioned a month’s equal of rain fell in lower than a day.
Flash floods have been reported in Austria, which neighbours Slovenia, on Saturday. About 80 folks have been compelled briefly to depart their houses within the southern Carinthia province.
Consultants say excessive climate situations are partly fuelled by local weather change. Elements of Europe noticed report warmth and battled wildfires throughout the summer season.
Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reviews.
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