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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 in brief
* For pupils, the same rules apply today, Tuesday, as on Monday: anyone who is unable to attend lessons due to traffic disruptions such as road closures or public transport failures is automatically excused.
* The Danube power plants in Lower Austria are at a standstill due to the flooding, and Verbund expects restrictions in electricity generation until the middle of the week.
* Due to the storm, large-scale blood donation campaigns were canceled, especially in Lower Austria. The Red Cross is now organizing short-term replacement options in order to maintain the supply of blood reserves. (Information and dates: www.blut.at)
* ÖBB maintains its travel warning until Thursday evening and asks people to refrain from non-essential travel.
Vienna’s subway lines are also operating with restrictions until further notice. Only the U1 is running on its entire route, all other lines are interrupted or are being shortened.
* Large companies also want to help: Mobile phone providers A1, Magenta and Drei have lifted the restrictions on data and free minutes within Austria until the end of the week.
* Coca-Cola is offering free drinks in McDonald’s branches to all emergency services personnel in uniform.
- source: krone.at/picture: pixabay.com
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