Earth Sciences: Natural Disasters and Hazards: Floods: Past Floods: Europe 2002: Page 4

The rain-lashed faces of the 28 stone saints which line Prague's famous 14th century Charles bridge were managing to keep their heads above water last night, but, like much of the city, they were close to succumbing to the raging waters of the Vltava river.

"Emperor Akihito has sent a telegram to Czech President Vaclav Havel expressing his sympathy to the residents affected by the massive floods in the Central European country, the Imperial Household Agency said Friday"

Hundreds of photos of the Prague (Czech Republic) floods taken during the days of the disaster hitting on the 12th of August 2002.

JS Kelly's translations of Czech media news reports on the Czech Republic floods.

Floods have retreated from record levels in many parts of Prague, allowing some residents to return home, but estimates of the cost of the calamity rose as fast as the waters fell.