Hungary is on high alert as Storm Boris moves south, with fears of flooding along the Danube River. Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony has warned that the city could face the biggest flood in a decade, with water levels expected to reach 8.5 metres near the city. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that flood defence measures have been implemented along 540 kilometres of Hungary’s rivers, with a third-degree alert along 200 kilometres. Orbán has also approved the opening of an emergency reservoir along the Leitha river. Traffic restrictions have been put in place in the Gyor-Moson-Sopron and Komárom-Esztergom counties bordering the Danube, as well as in the Danube bend area. International train services between Hungary and Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany will also be affected. Authorities are urging residents to take all necessary precautions and stay informed of any updates regarding the situation. The government is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to take further action if needed to ensure the safety of citizens. Stay tuned for more information as the situation develops.
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