Climate change in Klosterneuburg: 3.6 million euros required for repairs!

Climate change in Klosterneuburg: 3.6 million euros required for repairs!

Klosterneuburg, Österreich - Climate change has a firm grip on Klosterneuburg! Massive rainfall in September means that numerous road connections to neighboring communities remain closed for months and many houses and public buildings suffer damage. The municipality is now facing the enormous challenge of raising a total of 3.6 million euros for repair work. The damage to federal and state roads is not even included in this sum. This drastic scenario lets many feel the urgent need for environmentally conscious measures, as also illustrates the commitment of the Parents for Future (PFF), which call up the responsible politicians for more climate protection and rethinking.

climate consequences in focus

The effects of climate change are not just a local phenomenon. In Lower Saxony, current climate projections show that extreme weather events, such as heavy rain and dry periods, will increase in the future. These extreme weather conditions have serious consequences for water management and cause massive problems with flood and coastal protection as well as drinking water supply. Studies show that changed rainfall patterns increase the risks of floods and water shortages, which will also put a strain on the LUNGE infrastructure. For example, the groundwater level can drop dangerously, which threatens not only water availability, but also water quality.

Dignified and sealed communities are particularly affected, which can suffer from high flow speeds and floods. These dangers are further exacerbated by the increase in floods and the impending danger of slope slips due to heavy rain events. The consequences are not only financial in nature; The social structure is also threatened by potential injuries and even deaths, as is also shown in the analyzes and recommendations of the Lower Saxony climate effect.

Overall, the current situation in Klosterneuburg and Lower Saxony warns about vigilance and quick reaction to counter the challenges of climate change.

reinforcement of climate protection is urgent, as well as Noen and nlwkn reported.