A low-pressure system named 'Boris' caused the worst flooding in more than two decades from Romania to Poland over the past week, and also affected Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Seven people were killed each in Poland and Romania,

The Czech Republic is contending with the catastrophic effects of flooding. Regrettably, not everyone is willing to help in the face of this tragedy. In addition to looting thieves, some youth also emerge as hostile actors.

The first instances of looting have been reported in areas affected by flooding in the Czech Republic, Interior Minister Vit Rakušan said on Wednesday after a crisis meeting in Prague. He said that the law prescribes harsher penalties for such acts during disaster situations and warned that burglary carries penalties of up to 15 years in prison