Cyril Siman, a meteorologist, mentioned that while there were predictions of up to 300 millimeters of rain, they leaned towards the most probable scenario. In reality, the situation proved to be much worse.
Residents of Devin faced significant challenges as many were cut off by floods and landslides. Evacuations took place, while some expressed relief that their relatives were unharmed.
Environment Minister Tomas Taraba believed the Danube River would not pose a threat, yet it peaked at a 30-year high, leading to unexpected flooding in Bratislava on Tuesday.
Despite infrastructure concerns, authorities assured residents that the tap water remained safe to drink, offering some comfort amidst the evacuation and flood warnings.
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