Damage after ‘apocalyptic’ flooding to pass €500 million

Having been pounded by heavy rains for more than 36 hours, Slovenia has begun to come to terms with the impact of what many of those affected have described as apocalyptic flooding. Prime Minister Robert Golob has assessed the damage will likely exceed €500 million.

Addressing reporters after the National Security Council was briefed on the situation on 5 August, Golob said two-thirds of the country were affected in what is the worst natural disaster to hit the country in the last thirty-plus years.

"Slovenia's road and energy infrastructure, as well as residential buildings...