Earth Sciences: Natural Disasters and Hazards: Floods: Past Floods: Europe 2002

Flood levels on the river Elbe are at a record high, forcing thousands of people from their homes as the city tries to protect its treasures.

The German government, keen not to be seen as tight-fisted in an election year, promises a generous response to patch up flood damage.

Images of the floods which have swept across Europe.

Priceless works of art and historic cultural landmarks appear to have been saved from the devastating floods in Prague and Dresden.

Rescuers rush art works to higher floors as floodwater strikes ornate Baroque buildings restored after wartime bombing.

More than 90 people are killed as floods sweep through countries from Germany to Russia.

Nick Thorpe reports from Austria where scientists claim the current flooding could have been prevented.

An elephant and a hippopotamus are dead and a gorilla is missing after flood waters swamped Prague's zoo.

A Czech theatre company at the Edinburgh Fringe speak of their helplessness as flooding in Prague threatens their families and livelihood.

Flooding in Europe looks set seriously to disrupt the Czech Republic's economy, forcing the government to borrow more.

BBC journalist Michal Ruzicka and his family were among those evacuated from the Karlin district of Prague, along with thousands of others.

Thousands are evacuated from the heart of the Czech capital, threatened by floods that are causing havoc across Europe.

The Czech capital, currently enduring its worst floods in more than a century, is one of Europe's most treasured cities.

Images of the flooding causing havoc in Russia and parts of eastern and central Europe.

Heavy rains across central and eastern Europe have created flooding conditions not seen for centuries. Recent news, articles and multimedia resources.

A dam in south-east Germany bursts and cities are on the alert as flood waters sweep in from the Czech Republic.