River levels in the Czech Republic have risen sharply overnight after the authorities were forced to open several dams in the south of the country. 


In the capital Prague, metal flood barriers are being raised to cope with the extra water on the River Vltava, BBC reported.

Severe floods caused by days of heavy rain have left at least seven people dead in the Czech Republic, and two others in neighbouring Austria.

Germany has drafted in the army to help reinforce flood defences in the south.
 

Source: BNA