Budapest readies for Danube flood peak, worst in decades

Budapest is bracing for near-record water levels as the Danube is expected to peak around 8.5m above normal levels. In preparation, the city has closed Margaret Island, a popular spot with hotels and restaurants, as residents scramble to build sandbag barriers around buildings and public transport stops.
The worst flooding in central Europe in over two decades has caused widespread damage from Romania to Poland, destroying infrastructure and submerging vehicles. Authorities estimate the cost of the destruction to be in the billions.
CGTN Europe’s Pablo Gutierrez is on the scene, reporting while standing in the waters of the Danube — because why not get a little closer to the action?