The loss of life toll from floods throughout central Europe has risen, with additional casualties recorded within the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria.
In the meantime, water ranges have exceeded 30ft within the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, submerging a part of town’s Previous City space.
Storm Boris, a gradual transferring low-pressure system, set off heavy rain on Friday that has carried on over the weekend. It introduced a month’s price of rain in simply 24 hours to Poland, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, together with heavy winds.
However is it nonetheless protected to journey to Europe amid the continuing deluge of rain? What must you do in case you are in an space affected by flooding and what occurs if the antagonistic climate situations imply your flight will get cancelled?
Learn on under for the newest journey recommendation to Europe following the devastating floods.
Is it protected to journey to Europe?
In some international locations which have been affected by continued heavy rainfall – Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland – the UK Authorities has suggested Brits to verify native situations earlier than you journey and comply with the directions of the related authorities.
They’ve additionally warned holidaymakers to anticipate delays to their journey as a result of continued heavy rain.
Extra rain is predicted all through Monday and Tuesday in Austria, the Czech Republic and south-east Germany, the place one other 100mm might fall.
Whereas it could nonetheless take days for the flood waters to subside, the climate will enhance in central Europe from mid-week with a lot drier situations.
Storm Boris is now anticipated to maneuver into Italy, the place the Emilia-Romagna area could possibly be hit with 100-150mm of rainfall.
What ought to I do if my flight will get cancelled?
In case your flight will get cancelled, you’re legally entitled to a full refund, which incorporates different flights from the airline that you simply received’t use in the identical reserving, comparable to onward or return flights (File picture)
In case your flight is cancelled, you have got numerous totally different choices.
You’re legally entitled to a full refund, which incorporates different flights from the airline that you simply received’t use in the identical reserving, comparable to onward or return flights.
You’re additionally entitled to a alternative flight to get you to your vacation spot.
In case your cancelled flight delays you by two hours or extra, you have got the authorized proper to be helped with prices.
If the alternative flight supplied to you has delayed you by two hours or extra, and you got lower than two weeks’ discover, you’re legally entitled to compensation.
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