Meanwhile, rains in Central Europe cause rivers to rise ...

Rains in Central Europe, flooding along major rivers in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Not earthshaking, though damaging and some loss of life.

We'll skip the surprising unrest in Turkey, the slaughter in Syria, the tensions in Lebanon, the deadly anger of Hezbollah, the continued US drone strikes in Pakistan, the spat between Sudan and South Sudan (again), and just show some pictures of what excess water does.

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This BBC map shows where heavy rains and resultant flooding has occurred. 15 dead and lots of damage ...

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The UK Daily Telegraph shows this aerial view of the Danube north of Budapest, Hungary.

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Time Magazine has a "nice" selection of photos of water outside the lines. This one is from the old town of Meissen, Germany.

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The statute seems surprised ... and offended.

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The statue of world harmony leader Sri Chinmoy has become part of the Vltava river in Prague Credit: REUTERS/David W Cerny

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A penguin in the Prague zoo, safe for now.

The crests of the floods make their way along the rivers, and will eventually subside, but a mess remains ...