As bad as never: flood in Reith near Ochsenburg

As bad as never: flood in Reith near Ochsenburg

The Reith settlement near Ochsenburg has again experienced massive floods that were particularly problematic for the residents. In the past two decades, the region has been repeatedly affected by floods, but according to the residents, the current situation has been more bad than ever. Valentin Weiß, a long -standing observer of the flood situation, emphasizes that even people were affected who were previously spared from such incidents.

A main reason for the extent of the flood could be a faulty tail that was installed to optimize the water outflow. "It was not attached to the ground and twisted at the ground," explains Weiß. Because of this twisting, the water did not flow as planned and finally flooded the living areas. In an emergency, White had to lend a hand with neighbors to edit the dam and prevent the water from increasing.

necessary measures to eliminate the problem

The faulty tail was removed after the flood and there are measures to better anchor. Stefan Zach, spokesman for EVN, explains that one is very sensitive to the challenges of the residents, but the EVN is not responsible for flood protection. "We fulfill our duties when receiving the channels, but we don't have the expertise in relation to flood protection," emphasizes Zach.

Wolfgang Lengauer, construction director of St. Pölten, has also taken note of the situation and emphasizes that the city does not bear responsibility for the property of the residents. In cooperation with the Lower Austrian state government, a project to increase the dam in the municipality of Wilhelmsburg has already started. This is intended to prevent the water from stepping over the dam and flooding the settlement again.

For the project, the first construction measures are expected to be carried out in 2025 to enlarge the stream bed and to build an accompanying route for maintenance. St. Pölten and Wilhelmsburg will contribute 15,000 euros to the project, which is a bright spot in the tense situation for many residents. "We hope that we will find a solution together to protect the settlement sustainably," says Wilhelmsburg Mayor Peter Reitzner.

The current flood situation in Reith is a clear sign that quick action is necessary. The residents are concerned after they have experienced unforeseen amounts of water this year. "We have to ensure that future floods are prevented," says Weiß, who has been pursuing the dramatic development for years.

A comprehensive insight into the problem and the planned measures promises the city of St. Pölten, hoping that such extreme events can be avoided in the future. Due to the background of already experienced flood damage, it is of the utmost importance that all the authorities and institutions involved work together to find and implement sustainable solutions. For more information and detailed reports on this topic, m.noen.at a good point of contact.