Central Europe was hit by massive flooding on Sunday, as rivers swollen by historic downpours burst their banks in Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic. The region has seen unprecedented rainfall in recent days, causing serious floods that have claimed a number of lives and major disruptions to power, gas and transport systems. The eastern Czech town of Krnov, on the border to Poland, is a particular concern, with up to 80% of its territory under water according to Deputy Mayor Miroslav Binar. Helicopters were deployed to rescue stranded residents in the town, which lies at the confluence of…