This video stockshot shows illustration footage of the damage caused by heavy floods that hit Slovenia in August 2023. Heavy rainfall caused widespread damage leading to the collapse of at least 7 main and regional bridges and impacted roads and the energy infrastructure. Thousands of people had to leave their homes, and many were evacuated by helicopters and boats. A large number of EU countries swiftly stepped in to provide critical assistance and equipment to Slovenia via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, showing EU solidarity in times of crisis.

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Infoclip: Floods, Slovenia, August 2023