Floods in Wolfurt: Doppelmayr area is under water!
Floods in Wolfurt: Doppelmayr area is under water!
On Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, heavy rain led to considerable floods in the outdoor area of the double Mayr area in Wolfurt. Pictures of readers show that large parts of the outside area are several centimeters under water. Water has spread across the entire area, including the parking lot, the green areas and the paths. It is currently unclear whether access to the building is affected. The access roads to the company premises are also affected, so that the road is hardly recognizable. An official amount of damage is currently not known after an inquiry with Vol.at remained unanswered.
The incident not only reflects the local challenges in Wolfurt, but also reminds of the recent events in Germany. Due to the heavy rains in July 2021, which affected the Rhein and Elbe rivers in particular, there were dramatic floods that caused significant damage to streets, bridges and buildings. This flood disaster is one of the worst natural disasters in Germany in recent decades. Numerous people lost their lives while many more have been missed. In recent years, alarm willingness to flood in Germany has increased, as the "cross -border flood portal" shows, which provides current reports as well as information about the fluid level and flood risks.
flood risks increase
The causes of the increasing risk of flood are diverse. According to current studies, floods worldwide are the most common natural disasters, and they have been responsible for almost 37 percent of all natural disasters since 2000. Climate change plays a crucial role here, since a warmer atmosphere can store more water, which leads to higher rainfall and more common heavy rain events. In Germany, about 7.6 percent of all addresses are exposed to statistical flood risk, while around 17 percent are in medium to high risk categories.
factors such as the destruction of natural flood areas and the sealing of soils help to become more likely to become flood events. The loss of more than two thirds of the original flux and a significant change of almost 30 percent of all rivers make the regions around the Elbe and Rhine rivers particularly susceptible. The latest incident in Wolfurt once again illustrates the vulnerability of infrastructure and society compared to extreme weather conditions.
future of flood protection
In view of the history and the current challenges, a consistent expansion of flood protection is essential. Political guidelines and realistic alternatives are often missing to prevent risky construction in endangered zones. Even if large investments, such as the construction head of 30 billion euros decided in September 2021, are made to support the reconstruction after the flood disaster 2021, the reconstruction is slower than expected.summarized, the developments in Wolfurt and the experience from the past show that it is fundamental to take the flood risks seriously and take preventive measures in order to minimize damage in the future. The focus on natural retention rooms and better protection of the infrastructure can make a decisive contribution to reducing the effects of extreme weather conditions.
For more information about flood risks in Germany and current warnings, interested parties can visit the [cross-border flood portal] (https://www.swp.de/panorama/ueberflutung-ueber-wood- risko-ako-ako-karte-karte-atlas-74559.html) Statista and Vol.at.
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