Traismauer despite the flood of the century: disaster protection proves itself!

Traismauer despite the flood of the century: disaster protection proves itself!

Traismauer, Österreich - In September 2024, Traismauer in Lower Austria was hit by a massive flood event that occurred between the 13th and 20th September and affected almost the entire state. As Mayor Herbert Pfeffer (SPÖ) explained, the flood was an enormous challenge for the city's disaster protection. Despite the feared considerable damage, the extensive investments in the flood protection of recent years have shown its value when the city was confronted with a flood over 100 years old. These investments helped to give a "blue eye" and to avoid extensive destruction, such as Noen.at

The hydrological analysis of the event shows that the maximum drains on September 14th reached its peak in the Waldviertel, followed by an increase in the other regions until the night of September 15. The water levels on the water, March and Leitha waters only reach their maximum values between September 17th and 19th. In addition, the groundwater levels in many affected areas are still greatly increased, which indicates the long -term effects of the flood. Data on water levels and flows are continuously updated and are accessible on the website of the water level messages and flood forecasts, such as Loweroesterreich.gv.at announced.