It’s hard to believe that Austria recently suffered from a never-ending heatwave! A few hours ago, a sudden change in weather brought snowfall, the risk of flooding, heavy rain and showers. The entire country is on high alert. We will give you a comprehensive overview of the current situation and check it off for you live.
Snowfall, avalanche danger and persistent rain – plus ‘maximum temperatures’ between eight and eleven degrees. The cold wave has the country firmly in its grip. Numerous operations are expected throughout the country during the weekend.
The most important reports at a glance:
- In Lower Austria, fire brigades have been deployed on 160 missions since Friday evening. The flooding on the Danube is expected to last for thirty years. “It will come to a head”, especially along the Kamp.
- In Burgenland, fire brigades had to respond 71 times on Saturday night, mainly in the surrounding districts of Neusiedl am See and Eisenstadt.
- In Carinthia, 1,600 households have been without power since Saturday morning. The higher areas in Villach-Land, Feldkirchen and Spittal are particularly affected.
The latest news:
In large parts of the country, numerous events have been cancelled. Emergency services are permanently on standby. In the higher areas, snowfall may occur with problems on traffic routes and power connections.
The heavy, persistent rain is currently causing water bodies in Austria to rise threateningly. Flash flood and severe flood warnings are being issued. In addition, the snow line continues to drop.
“Avoid unnecessary journeys!”
Some railway lines and roads are closed and there are also delays in air traffic. Meanwhile, major disruptions to public transport, such as the Wiener Linien, are not expected.
No excursions on sidewalks or bike paths!
The city of Vienna has even issued general advice to people to “avoid unnecessary travel and only stay in public spaces if necessary and only for a short time.”
- Ben Saturday According to Geosphere Austria, it rains most in the area from Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland via Upper Austria, most of Salzburg and Upper Styria to the Tyrolean lowlands.
- Ben Sunday According to the current forecast, rain will decrease in western Austria, while it will continue to rain, sometimes heavily, in the north and east.
- Ben Assembly The focus of the rain will be in the area from Vienna and Eisenstadt to Salzburg.
According to meteorologists, a total of 100 to 200 millimeters of rain will fall in most of Austria from Friday to Tuesday.
Source: Krone
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