EU chief announces $11 bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods

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Strong wind and heavy rains struck the region last week, including in Poland.
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Source: AFP

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in funds for member nations reeling from “heartbreaking” devastation after the floods caused by Storm Boris.

The death toll from the storm which struck central and eastern Europe last week rose to 24 on Wednesday and some areas are still under threat from rising waters.