Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital. #EuropeNews
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01/07/2026 - 14:37 GMT+2
Two people have reportedly died following storms in Austria and Romania this week.
The two countries have been battered by heavy rain and winds in recent days after a heatwave swept through much of Europe, bringing scorching temperatures and ramping up pressure on emergency services.
Bucharest was hit particularly hard overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital.
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