Floods rising, inland waters expanding

As a result of rain and melting snow, the local water management authorities reported rising river levels from north-eastern Hungary on Monday. Areas covered with inland water increase n various parts of the country.

First or second-degree flood alerts have been ordered along the upper section of the river Tisza and its tributaries on a total spread of 2,067 kilometres.

Altogether 3,365 square kilometres, over three percent of Hungary's territory, have been inundated by inland waters, triggering the evacuation of 88 people. An alert is in force in 206 localities with 1,725 flood control workers and 355 heavy-duty pumps deployed to remove water from streets, courtyards and basements.

Of the area under water, some 1,830 square kilometres are arable land.