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Heavy rainfall swept across the country, flooding five of the 81 provinces and severely disrupting daily life, while experts have warned of more rainy days ahead, set to impact most regions.

The severe storm Boris caused catastrophic damage across Central Europe over the weekend, with the death toll from flooding continuing to rise.

So far, at least 16 people have been confirmed dead, with most victims found in Czechia, Poland, and Austria. In Czechia, one person drowned in a stream near Bruntál in the northeast, and seven people are still missing.

Disasters have been documented in many areas of Europe, with major cities in central and eastern regions submerged under water and fatalities due to the extreme rainfall reaching seven.

Heads of state and local officials are racing against time following the unimaginable destruction left by the storm Boris.

A car got stuck in a pothole that opened up on an Athens street amid heavy rain.

The pothole on Halkidos Street appeared following recent roadworks by a utility company. Municipal officials quickly responded, securing the area and coordinating with the contractor so that the car owner would be compensated.

Rain continued to soak waterlogged southern Brazil on Saturday, bringing fresh misery to victims of flooding that has killed 136 people so far.

"Many people see the rain and are traumatized. We've seen how scared people are," said Enio Posti, a firefighter in Porto Alegre, capital of stricken Rio Grande do Sul state.

Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms has caused chaos in the capital Ankara, halting daily life as streets turned into lakes and metro stations became inundated.

Stormy weather and strong winds until Saturday - Risk of flooding in certain geographical areas

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was plunged into chaos as heavy rains lashed the region, causing widespread flooding and the closure of Dubai Airport. According to reports from local authorities, the rainfall exceeded the annual average, leading to significant disruptions across the country.

Greece needs to make space for river flow and boost defenses in the Thessaly Plain, a key breadbasket, to prevent a repeat of last year's devastating floods, experts have advised the government.

The Mediterranean country has been buffeted by floods and wildfires in recent years, raising concerns about its ability to defend against climate change-related weather events.