Severe Flooding Across Austria: Record Rains Cause Chaos

Austria faced severe flooding over the weekend, with heavy rain damaging parts of the country and disrupting transport. Floods hit both Alpine regions and Vienna, leading to significant traffic and rail disruptions. A woman was critically injured, and emergency services were overwhelmed with calls.

Austria experienced severe flooding across various regions, including parts of Vienna over the weekend. Torrential rains caused substantial damage and transport disruptions, as confirmed by local authorities and media.

Muddy waters surged through St. Anton's ski resort in western Austria on Friday, while record rainfall struck Vienna's eastern parts on Saturday, with a woman critically injured in Doebling due to the flooding, according to state broadcaster ORF.

The fire department in the capital responded to over 450 emergencies on Saturday, dealing with traffic disruptions and rail transport issues. Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged the extensive damage and praised the officials working on clearing it up.

(With inputs from agencies.)