Danube peaks in southern Hungary as flood defences hold firm

The peak wave on the Danube is moving downstream, and by Monday morning, it was already in southern Hungary. Almost all the towns along the river have been protected from flooding, and the water level on the upper section of the Danube is quickly dropping.

The peak wave on the Danube is still moving downstream, and by Monday morning, it was already in southern Hungary. Almost all the towns along the river have been successfully protected from flooding.

The water level on the upper section of the Danube is rapidly dropping, allowing for the dismantling of temporary flood barriers to begin.

On the night from Sunday to Monday, the peak wave passed through the town of Paks, located south of Budapest. On Monday morning, it reached the town of Baja, approximately 20 miles from Hungary's southern border. According to forecasts, the wave should reach Mohács on Tuesday on the border with Croatia and Serbia. Securing works in this area were completed last week.

The water levels in the Danube and Litava rivers in eastern Hungary are dropping rapidly. According to Gabriella Siklos, the spokesperson for the National General Directorate of Water Management, the Danube's water level has fallen by over 6 feet in the last 24 hours. The Litava is also quickly returning to normal levels.

As a result, the dismantling of temporary flood barriers has begun, with sandbags that did not come into contact with water being removed first.

Due to the ongoing flood risk in areas south of Budapest, hydrological services continue to monitor the situation around the clock and respond to any potential threats.

In areas where local flooding has occurred, the process of removing damage has begun. Doctors are urging residents to thoroughly clean and disinfect flooded or inundated rooms and to boil water before consumption, even if it comes from the water supply.