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,

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 water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday, according to the deputy mayor for the environment, as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe.

Flooding in Hungary’s capital Budapest View of flood waters near Hungary's parliament building in Budapest. Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and at least 23 deaths.

In Budapest, preparations are underway for the upcoming peak wave on the Danube. The western part of Hungary is already facing serious flood consequences, which have isolated several localities. Authorities ensure that they are well-prepared for the challenges headed their way.

The Danube, Europe's largest river, burst its banks in the Hungarian capital. The water reached the building of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, according to local media. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that the floods are expected to peak in Budapest on the evening of September 21.