Storm strikes: Two bridges torn away in Fulpmes!

Storm strikes: Two bridges torn away in Fulpmes!

On the evening of July 5, 2025, the municipality of Fulpmes experienced a violent storm in the Innsbruck-Land district in the Stubai Valley. Around 7:30 p.m. heavy rain and hail used, which led to dramatic changes in the landscape. The Margaretenbach swelled heavily and threatened to step over the banks, which the residents worried.

In the course of the extreme weather events, two bridges, the Wildebenbrücke and a pedestrian bridge, were torn away. Fortunately, despite the enormous destruction, there were no injuries, as the Tyrol State Police Directorate confirmed. However, the situation requires precise monitoring of weather development in the region, such as 5min.at.

consequences of the extreme weather

The storm in Fulpmes is just another example of the alarming climate developments in Austria in recent years. According to a report by today.at, the warmest year in the history of the Austrian weather measurements was in 2024. This year was characterized by temperature records in spring, drought and heat waves in summer as well as heavy rain and floods in autumn.

The extreme weather events have already been associated with considerable damage. In September 2024, enormous amounts of precipitation led to far -reaching floods. These events not only caused massive destruction of buildings and infrastructure, but also enormous damage in agriculture. A flood event called for a total of six fatalities and the costs amounted to a billionover height.

climate change and adaptation measures

Federal Minister Norbert Tettschnig emphasizes the need for adaptation measures and warns of the rising risks for extreme weather events. Sara Schaar, the chairwoman of the conference of the state climate protection officers, also calls for joint action across community and national borders. The effects of global warming are noticeable, and the likelihood of extreme precipitation increases, which is confirmed by the krone.at.

The average temperature in Austria was +8 degrees in 2024, with a deviation of +3 degrees compared to the climate agent from 1961 to 1990. This change is perceived as alarming by the affected regions. The extreme meteorological events not only have an impact on the environment, but also affect the security of the population and the economic stability of the country.

The storm of Fulpmes is therefore not just a unique event, but part of a larger pattern that reminds us of the challenges that climate change brings with it.