Storm chaos in Gschnitz: flooding and muries demand emergency services!

Storm chaos in Gschnitz: flooding and muries demand emergency services!

in the Tyrolean community of Gschnitz, which is located at around 1,240 meters and around 460 inhabitants, the residents look at the weather forecast. A violent storm on Monday brought with me the exits, slope slides and floods, which caused several damage in the community. Mayor Andreas Pranger expressed fear that the weather dependence of the clean -up work could continue to complicate the Situation. Fortunately, there were no injuries despite the adverse circumstances.

The storms were several degenerate from the parent from the parish church of Maria Snow to the Mühlendorf. A total of six muries left there, while more inhabited areas and the center of town were largely spared. However, some houses in the area are badly damaged. The basement of two houses is currently being pumped out, while the residents were able to return to the upper floors.

reconstruction and immediate help

The Sandesbach, which is described as a "wildbach", remains a source of danger for the municipality of Gschnitz. Excavators are currently working on the restoration of the Bachbett to avoid further damage. The Gschnitztalstraße, which was blocked by rubble, remains closed for the time being, although it could be made by one lane after about two hours. The work to clear the street began on Wednesday morning. The willingness to help within the community is enormous; Many residents were housed in apartments or hotels.

are in use around 50 firefighters and 40 forces of the army. Some reports and exploration flights confirm the dangerous amounts of materials on the mountain. Mayor Pranger confirmed this in a conversation with the APA and emphasized the cohesion of the community. "Neighbors help each other," he said. In addition, a civil protection alarm was triggered as a precaution, while Tyrol's Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) promised quick help from the disaster fund.

dangers from persistent rainfall

Experts, however, warn of potential further slope slips and muries. Thomas Glade, an expert in geomorphology and disaster protection from the University of Vienna, noted that extremely wet soil in connection with the predicted thunderstorms increases the risk of slipping in the coming days. He explained that soil conditions that were influenced by the current weather could have already led to slips and this may be done with time delay. The situation remains tense in the region.

While the Mühlendorf Gschnitz open-air museum was almost completely destroyed by rubble masses, the house of the ex-skistar Manfred Pranger was largely undamaged. However, a garage was badly damaged about 200 meters away. In view of these unfortunate circumstances, the outlook for the next few days remains crucial, especially in view of the weather forecasts and the continued danger of further storms.

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