The Danube River has burst its banks, causing floods in Budapest. Footage captured by Laszlo Kondor shows the swollen river so high that benches along the embankments are entirely submerged. Officials reported that the Danube peaked at nearly 8.

Tourists and locals take pictures of the Danubeoverflowing, as Hungary reels from severe floods::"I think it's terrible for the people living in the city because I think it must have a lot of economic consequences,

After excessive heavy rains in Central Europe, floodwaters in the Danube are expected to peak in Budapest on September 20-21. RFE/RL has been documenting the situation in the Hungarian capital, where the Danube has already burst its banks in places.

This alert affects all sections of the Danube, leading to the closure of both embankments from Monday evening until further notice.

The Danube River in Budapest has almost reached its peak, and reached the Hungarian parliament building on Friday, according to media reports. The water level is expected to rise another 50 centimeters (1.64 feet) by Saturday evening, according to the General Directorate of Water Management, Hungarian media reported.

In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the Danube overflowed its banks and began to flood the streets, the water already reached the parliament building. This is

The Danube River is expected to breach the city's quays on September 17, sparking urgent flood defense preparations throughout the Hungarian capital.

The Danube RIver peaked at around 26 feet (8 meters) in the Hungarian capital during “the second half of the week,” city officials announced.According to the Budapest municipality, the water level could reach up to 29 feet (9 meters) by Thursday evening,

The Danube peaked at a 10-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest on Saturday with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe.As the swollen Danube waters have moved south,