​In pics: Torrential rains and overflowing rivers cause flash floods in Europe

The Bela River surged past a local church in Mikulovice, Czech Republic, as heavy rains from Storm Boris triggered widespread flooding across central Europe. The area, among the hardest hit, saw extensive damage as rivers overflowed. (Image source: AP)

The Donaukanal channel burst its banks in central Vienna, flooding parts of the city. Authorities were on high alert as rains continued, turning streets into rivers, while emergency services battled to prevent further damage. (Image source: AP)

The devastation in Jesenik, Czech Republic, was visible as a house was reduced to rubble by surging floodwaters. The heavy rains, caused by Storm Boris, left many homes destroyed and residents stranded. (Image source: AP)

A helicopter flew over the flooded areas of Jesenik, Czech Republic, as rescue operations intensified. The devastation left by the heavy rainfall forced the military to intervene and help with evacuations. (Image source: Reuters)

People stood in waist-deep water as Kłodzko, in Poland’s southwest, was severely affected by the rising river. Streets and homes were inundated after torrential rains, forcing mass evacuations across the region. (Image source: AP)

Firefighters in Jesenik, Czech Republic, helped evacuate residents during the severe floods caused by days of intense rain. Many homes were destroyed, with water levels continuing to rise, stranding thousands of people. (Image source: AP)

A woman was helped by rescuers on a flooded street in Jesenik, Czech Republic. The torrential rains triggered widespread chaos, leaving entire neighbourhoods underwater and emergency services stretched to the limit. (Image source: Reuters)

A rescuer held a dog while wading through the flooded streets of Jesenik. The town faced severe damage as the heavy rains from Storm Boris overwhelmed the region, leaving pets and people in need of rescue. (Image source: Reuters)

A man was seen using a bucket to remove floodwater and mud from his home in Cuza Voda, Romania. Heavy rains triggered severe flooding in the area, causing damage to homes and forcing residents to clean up the aftermath. (Image source: Reuters)

Soldiers prepared to hand out water to residents affected by floods in Cuza Voda, Galati county, Romania. Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the region, leaving many without essential supplies as homes were inundated. (Image source: Reuters)

Women hugged at a flooded area in Jesenik, Czech Republic, as the severity of the floods left many in shock. With homes destroyed and lives upended the emotional toll on residents was profound. (Image source: Reuters)

A cyclist watched as the Donaukanal flooded near the Urania observatory in central Vienna, Austria. Floodwaters continued to rise, causing significant disruptions to the city's transport and infrastructure. (Image source: AP)