Record water levels for the River Danube in Hungary's flood-stricken capital Budapest - though authorities believe the worst may now be over.<br /> <br />Officials worked through the night to reinforce dams and secure vital city points in the city.<br /> <br />Hundreds of volunteers also helped pile sandbags at key points along the river over the last two days.<br /> <br />Many residents were grateful that the worst appeared to have been avoided.<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) BUDAPEST RESIDENT AND IT ENGINEER, ATTILA ZSATKU, SAYING:<br /> <br />"I think it was a one hundred years high this flood. I think it's ok, I think they are managing good."<br /> <br />Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a news briefing that the state of emergency would be over in the north and in Budapest by Wednesday.<br /> <br />He said defences would now shift to high-risks areas south of the capital.<br /> <br />More than 1,300 people have been forced to leave their homes in Hungary with 44 roads closed.<br /> <br />So far, officials, soldiers and thousands of
