Danube reaches record levels as historic capital Budapest goes on high alert for river to burst its banks

Danube reaches record levels as historic capital Budapest goes on ¿high alert¿ for river to burst its banks | Mail Online: "Budapest was on high alert yesterday as the River Danube threatened to burst its banks and flood the historic city. The river peaked at record highs as desperate homeowners, hotel staff and military reservists piled sandbags in front of their buildings to protect the Hungarian capital."