Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe.

Storm Boris has claimed at least 23 lives in its path across Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Austria.

A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe has heightened concerns among residents and leaders, causing fatalities and severe infrastructure damage. Heavy rains have led to significant evacuations,