Death toll rises as Storm Boris lashes central, eastern Europe

At least seven people dead as heavy rains hit Austria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

One person has drowned in Poland and an Austrian fireman has died responding to floods, as Storm Boris lashes central and eastern Europe with torrential rains.

Sunday’s deaths bring the overall toll from the storm to seven, with thousands evacuated across the continent hit by days of downpours and rivers bursting their banks.

Since Thursday, swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have been hit by high winds and unusually heavy rainfall.

More rain and strong winds are forecast until at least Monday.