Rivers Still Rising, Forcing Evacuations
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From Times Wire Reports
Czech officials declared a state of emergency in seven flood-hit regions, while rivers continued to rise in neighboring European countries, forcing evacuations in some areas.
The northern city of Hrensko, near the border with Germany, was immersed in water and sealed off by police as the Elbe River -- known as the Labe in the Czech Republic -- continued to rise. Officials expect it to peak at 30 feet above the usual level.
The flooding, which started last week, was caused by rain and quickly melting snow in the Czech mountains.
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