The Danube River in Budapest has almost reached its peak and reached the Hungarian parliament building on Friday, according to media reports. The water level is expected to rise another 50 centimeters (1.

After excessive heavy rains in Central Europe, floodwaters in the Danube are expected to peak in Budapest on September 20-21. RFE/RL has been documenting the situation in the Hungarian capital, where the Danube has already burst its banks in places.

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.

Prime Minister Orban says preparations to counter floods will stay in place until next Thursday - Anadolu Ajansı

The Danube RIver peaked at around 26 feet (8 meters) in the Hungarian capital during “the second half of the week,” city officials announced.According to the Budapest municipality, the water level could reach up to 29 feet (9 meters) by Thursday evening,

The Danube River is expected to breach the city's quays on September 17, sparking urgent flood defense preparations throughout the Hungarian capital.

The Danube River was closed to all shipping traffic in Austria on Tuesday due to severe flooding, according to APA news agency,