An analysis of Storm Boris and European flooding during September 2024

Between Friday, 13 and Monday, 16 September 2024, a low-pressure system named Boris brought record-breaking rainfall to central Europe, leading to severe flooding in parts of Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania and Hungary. The flooding caused widespread damage and disruption with costs estimated in the billions of euros. Sadly, the loss of 27 lives was reported and many people will have been left with mental health issues due to the trauma they experienced.