Storm chaos in Wiener Neustadt: Keller flooded, trees falls over!
Storm chaos in Wiener Neustadt: Keller flooded, trees falls over!
Severance storm and the most violent rainfall hit the Wiener Neustadt area in Austria on Sunday. The region was faced with extreme weather conditions that led to extensive damage. Numerous trees fell over while several basements and underground garages were flooded. According to reports from oe24.at Square meter reported. Additional problems arose from hail and storm, which also caused damage, including a badly damaged boathouse on the Vienna Neustädter Canal.
The Statutar City of Wiener Neustadt recorded a total of 180 damaged areas until midnight, with further adding. Eight fire departments were on duty to cope with the consequences of the storm. In the nearby municipality of Lichtenwörth there were also floods that affected the main street, among other things. Flooding was also found in a construction site area on the South Autobahn (A2), which led to delays.long -term effects of the storm
The catastrophic weather events in recent years are not only local problems, but also reflect a worrying trend. Insurance companies estimated that the treasures of 2023 showed that the damage caused in Austria was over 1 billion euros. Experts emphasize that climate change is increasingly coming to the fore prevention against natural hazards. According to kfv.at there were about 200 flood warnings that have reached the highest warning level.
The population shows concern: 69 percent of Austrians fear an increase in natural disasters, while 79 percent are willing to forego certain amenities in order to slow down climate change. However, this awareness must be linked to active measures for self -provision. This includes preparing for emergencies through sufficient food supplies and information on behavioral guidelines during nature events.
future prospects and challenges
For the coming years, the insurance industry is expected to have further record damage from weather extreme. This illustrates the urgent need for strategic measures for risk protection. It is required to develop a total -state approach in order to better prepare the population for future natural hazards.
To improve prevention and coordination of the operations, the AMAS project in Salzburg is implemented, which optimizes the cooperation between relevant organizations. In addition, the national damage and event database Cesare is being developed, which is intended to provide important data for crisis management.
In view of these challenges, the current situation underlines the need for increased raising awareness of the population with regard to the risks of natural disasters and the importance of adequate preparation for such extreme events.| Details | |
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| Ort | Wiener Neustadt, Österreich |
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