The situation in Burgenland remains tense. Official warnings are still in effect for many communities. Governor Doskozil assured financial support, as he did during the flooding in June.
“The water levels are currently falling in Neudörfl, Neufeld, Hornstein, Wimpassing and Leithaprodersdorf. According to the forecast, however, there could be an increase in the evening.” According to the official warning, further rainfall of up to 25 millimeters was expected in the Leitha catchment area on Monday.
“As long as our experts cannot give the final go-ahead, the population is called upon to pay attention to their safety. This means that floodplains, banks and low-lying areas with flood water must be avoided,” explains State Governor Hans Peter Doskozil. At the headquarters of the State Security, he received an overview of the situation together with head Markus Halwax. He thanked all helpers. “In addition to our emergency trains for Lower Austria, 183 fire brigades with 2,700 volunteers were deployed for 12,000 hours,” says State Fire Chief Franz Kropf.
Some roads, such as those between Stotzing and Eisenstadt, were closed. When it comes to compensation for flood damage, Doskozil has agreed to the scheme for June. This means that private individuals will be compensated for damage up to €150,000. Insurance payments or a minimum deductible of €10,000 must be deducted.
Prepared for the “wave” along the Leitha
In the Leitha communities in the Neusiedl am See district, emergency services are still on the alert and monitoring the water level. As a precaution, sandbags were filled in all towns, district governor Ulrike Zschech discovered during a local inspection. In Nickelsdorf, the focus was on bridges so that no blockages occurred. “They may not be able to withstand this pressure,” says mayor Gerhard Zapfl. The county canal rose from 1.85 to 2.10 meters from Sunday to Monday. The Leitha from 1.75 to 1.90. Patrols are also being carried out in Zurndorf. Only one spot near the barbecue area was a point of concern. “We have laid down sandbags over a length of 40 meters in case the dam breaks due to a beaver castle there,” says mayor Werner Friedl.
Crisis meetings across the country
In Bruckneudorf, as everywhere else, there are crisis meetings: “Everything is still going well.” The communities are prepared for the predicted “wave.” The weirs in the district are accessible if the Leitha overflows its banks.
Source: Krone
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