Large areas of Central Europe remained underwater on September 16 after a weekend of torrential rain, with flood waters remaining high despite rainfall easing. Metereologists have warned of further rain, as the low pressure system causing the extreme weather event has been trapped by surrounding high pressure systems. Romania, which has had the highest death toll so far with seven, has declared a state of alert in the two counties worst hit by the floods. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced at the government meeting on September 16 that the procedures are under way for the Ministry of Admi…