September Floods Cause €1.3 Billion in Damages
Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
September Flood Causes Major Delays to U-Bahn Project
Despite protective measures, the U-Bahn construction site at Pilgramgasse filled with 19,000 cubic metres of water, destroying machinery and vehicles.
Austria Increases Financial Help for Flood Victims
The compensation rate for flood victims will increase from 20% to at least 50%, with up to 80% in hardship cases.
Austria to Receive €500m from EU for Storm and Flood Relief
With Austria’s own disaster fund standing at €1 billion, the EU contribution brings the total available for aid to €1.5 billion.
ÖBB: Trains Running Again Between Vienna and Western Austria
Services on the Vienna-Linz and Vienna-Salzburg routes, which were affected by flooding and mudslides following the weekend’s storms, resumed on Wednesday morning.
Vienna U-Bahn Resumes Normal Service
Vienna’s U2, U3, U4 and U6 U-Bahn lines resume normal service on Wednesday following several days of disruption caused by severe weather and flooding over the weekend.
Weekend Storms Cause Deaths of Thousands of Birds and Animals
The weekend’s storms and flooding have had a significant impact on wildlife, with swallows particularly hard hit.
Austrian Floods: Travel Disruption and Latest Updates
While clean-up efforts have already begun in Vienna and Lower Austria, public transport in both regions remains disrupted due to flooding caused by severe storms over the weekend.
Vienna U-Bahn and ÖBB Services Remain Disrupted by Flooding on Monday
Passengers are advised to use unaffected lines for their journeys, as it remains unclear when normal services will resume.
Flooding Stops Some Vienna U-Bahn Services and Forces Evacuations
Service on Vienna’s U-Bahn lines U2, U3, U4 and U6 has been partially suspended due to continuous heavy rain, with some areas in western Vienna hit by floodwaters.
