Europe floods: Alps braced for more rain and snow as region's death toll rises
Torrential rain and melting snow have caused widespread flooding in Europe, with the death toll rising to at least 12 across Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
Rivers have burst their banks, roads have been closed and thousands of homes have been evacuated as the region battles the relentless downpours. According to Swiss officials, more rain is expected on Sunday and Monday, while snow is forecast to fall in higher Alpine regions.
In Austria, the death toll has risen to four after a firefighter died while trying to rescue a trapped person in the western state of Tyrol. Several other people are still missing, and the army has been deployed to help with rescue efforts.
In Switzerland, eight people have died in the floods, including a four-year-old boy who was swept away by a river in the southern canton of Ticino. The country's meteorological service has warned that the situation is likely to worsen in the coming days, with more heavy rain and snow expected.
In Germany, one person has died in the floods, and many more have been evacuated from their homes. The country's weather service has issued a warning for heavy rain and snow in the southern and eastern regions.
The floods have caused widespread damage to infrastructure and property across the region. Roads have been closed, bridges have been washed away and power lines have been damaged. The economic cost of the flooding is likely to be significant.
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