In Austria, the situation with floods became critical after heavy and long rains led to a breakthrough of two dams. Due to the destruction of the dams, several settlements were flooded, which caused significant problems for locals and emergency services.
Orf informs about it.
It is indicated that Lower Austria was most affected by the extreme weather phenomena. As a result of heavy floods, whole settlements were underwater. Currently, the weather continues to deteriorate.
"According to the emergency services, the first dams broke through, in particular in Hadersdorf and Pottenbrunny. The population is evacuated, some areas are only available from the air," the newspaper said.
About 10,000 emergency services were involved in rescue operations in Lower Austria. They save people from roofs, pump water from houses and clear roads from fallen trees.
Austria Chancellor Carl Nevammer added that more than 2000 servicemen were involved in rescuers.
"The situation remains serious, and the situation - especially in the Lower Austria is extremely difficult. Thousands of firefighters and other emergency services are fighting floods. Forces to eliminate the consequences of the element work very well, including all lands, and the Austrian armed forces have already attracted 2400 servicemen," he said.
In addition, Orf informs that army helicopters are involved in the help of help, which throw away sand bags to cover one of the broken dams.
It is noted that about 100 roads were flooded due to floods, including federal routes and two highways near Vienna - South (A2) and Western (A1). In the eastern region there are interruptions in public transport, including rail.
Vienna also does not partially work two branches of the subway due to flooding. Authorities urge residents to avoid optional trips and walks. In several schools, students were allowed not to attend classes on Monday.
Forecasters forecasts, heavy rains in the east of Austria will continue at least Tuesday.
