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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…

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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…

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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…

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The urgent travel warning remains in place until Thursday evening 19.09.2024! Together with Postbus, ÖBB wants to initiate a minimum service on the road between Vienna main station and Mürzzuschlag and Vienna main station and Linz main station (without intermediate stops) by bus. The buses will depart from Vienna main station, Linz main station and Mürzzuschlag at 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00. However, this service cannot be guaranteed due to the situation on the roads (e.g. road closures) and the availability of staff and buses (e.g. drivers and…

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Due to the continuous rain, the operation of the subway lines U2, U3, U4 and U6 has been partially suspended. The reason is the water level of the Wien River. Wiener Linien does not expect regular service to resume until Wednesday.According to Wiener Linien, the situation remains tense and a drop in the water level is not yet in sight. As soon as the water level begins to fall, work can begin on dismantling the flood protection measures, which can take up to twelve hours. Regular operations are therefore not…

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On September 15, 2024, severe flooding struck Lower Austria and Vienna after days of torrential rainfall, causing widespread disruption and damage. Authorities declared Lower Austria a disaster zone as rivers surged and overwhelmed infrastructure, leading to the evacuation of over 1,100 homes. A firefighter tragically lost his life while attempting to pump water from a basement in Lower Austria, where emergency teams responded to thousands of calls for help. Several village villages were submerged, with officials describing the scene as a “lakescape.” In Vienna, the Wien River overflowed its banks,…

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Due to the current flooding situation, the Vienna River is at risk of overflowing its banks.The flood caused by the severe weather has also reached the federal capital. The Wien River recorded a water level of 2.26 meters at the Kennedy Bridge on Sunday at 9:00 AM. The day before, it was 50 centimeters at the same time. At noon, the Wien River threatened to overflow in additional areas, after flooding had already occurred in Penzing during the night into Sunday and in the early morning hours. For safety reasons,…

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