Severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe, caused by heavy rains from Storm "Boris," has resulted in widespread destruction. Emergency services are reinforcing flood barriers, and thousands of homes have been damaged, with reports of casualties and injuries.

Romania has been hit hardest, with six people losing their lives in the southeastern region near Galați, close to the border with Ukraine. Over 250 people have been evacuated, and in some villages, water levels rose as high as 1.7 meters, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops. In the counties of Galați and Vaslui, more than 700 homes, as well as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, have been destroyed. The government has declared a state of emergency and is providing subsidies to affected residents.

The Romanian Orthodox Church has stepped up to help the flood victims. According to basilica.ro, Patriarch Daniel has supported the initiative by delivering emergency aid and calling for solidarity with those affected by the disaster.

Metropolitan Ioan of Banat and Metropolitan Serafim of Germany have urged believers to provide financial support. Metropolitan Ioan highlighted the scale of the devastation and called on parishioners to donate during Sunday services to aid the victims.

The Metropolis of Germany, Central, and Northern Europe also began collecting donations, particularly for the Galați region. These funds will be distributed through the Lower Danube Archdiocese, headquartered in Galați, the epicenter of the flooding.

Archbishop Casian of the Lower Danube personally visited the most affected areas, offering support to both victims and rescuers. He expressed gratitude to those who opened their homes to flood victims, emphasizing that love and mutual aid are essential in overcoming the aftermath of natural disasters.

The social department of the Lower Danube Archdiocese is organizing humanitarian relief, and on Monday, after floodwaters receded and roads became accessible, two trucks carrying blankets, food, medicine, and bottled water were dispatched to the area.

Clean water remains scarce in the flooded regions. Romania’s Ministry of Health has issued guidelines recommending that residents boil water for drinking and cooking, wash dishes with chlorinated water, and keep raw food separate from prepared food. In rural areas where water is considered unsafe, bottled water or water delivered as part of humanitarian aid is advised for drinking.