State of emergency issued in Czech Republic as flooding takes hold

A state of emergency has been issued in the Czech Republic as swollen rivers - caused by heavy rain - are threatening to damage Prague's historic centre.

At least two people have died and many have been forced to evacuate from low-lying areas as water from the Vltava River continues to overflow into the city.

Motorways, train stations and railway lines have all been closed and many people are experiencing power cuts.