Day: September 17, 2024

The Vienna River’s water levels have continued to fall throughout the day, and the Danube Canal’s water level is expected to fall today, Wednesday. The dismantling of the flood protection measures is well advanced; almost all of the dam beams have now been removed. The overhead lines of the U6 are gradually being repaired. Subway service from September 18:Wiener Linien currently assumes that the following lines will be in operation starting today: U2: continuous service between Schottentor and Seestadt U3: continuous operation between Ottakring and Simmering U4: test runs successfully…

The heavy rain in eastern Austria seems to be over, but isolated showers are expected to follow in the course of Tuesday. However, flooding, mudslides and melting snow could continue to cause problems. Both politicians and the emergency services are therefore calling for caution. In terms of traffic, there was a slight sigh of relief on Tuesday morning: ÖBB resumed long-distance services between Vienna Central Station and Mürzzuschlag (Styria) at 4am. The Pottendorf line and the Mattersburg line are also back in operation. Local services between Vienna and Payerbach-Reichenau (Neunkirchen…

In times of crisis, unity and solidarity can make all the difference. Austria recently witnessed one such remarkable display of national solidarity through the initiative “Österreich hilft Österreich” (“Austria Helps Austria”). Spearheaded by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) in collaboration with private agencies, this action was launched in response to the devastating floods that affected large parts of Austria, leaving families displaced and infrastructures destroyed. Austria, with its majestic alpine landscapes and river systems, has long been susceptible to extreme weather events. The recent natural catastrophe that hit the country…

Finally, some relief is in sight: after five days of continuous rain, cloud cover is expected to break up today over the flood-stricken regions in the east. This is a small glimmer of hope for those who have lost everything. You can find all the latest information from the flood areas live here again today. The full extent of the disaster will only become apparent in the coming days and weeks, until the water has completely receded. Until then, eastern Austria will remain in crisis mode. The most important information…

Austria has faced extreme weather conditions during the past 5 days, with devastating floods causing widespread disruption across several regions. The impact has been severe, but with forecasts predicting an improvement in weather, there’s hope that recovery efforts will accelerate. The Floods: A Nation Hit by Unprecedented Rainfall Austria experienced, especially in Lower Austria, which was declared a disaster zone, the worst flooding in recent history. Unusually heavy rains led to rivers and streams overflowing their banks, submerging villages and towns and badly damaging roads, bridges, and infrastructure. Key Facts…