Numerous Storm Deployments Due to Thunderstorm Cells

A spokesperson for the Lower Austria State Fire Brigade Association reported that there were about 50 operations due to severe weather in Lower Austria. The district of St. Pölten, including the city of St. Pölten, was particularly affected. In the Mostviertel region, specifically in Blindenmarkt as well as in Sankt Georgen am Ybbsfelde and Euratsfeld in the Amstetten district, there were several operations. The fire brigade was mainly occupied with pumping out water and removing fallen trees from the roads.

Around 60 Severe Weather Operations in Upper Austria

In Upper Austria, the districts of Perg, Linz-Land, and Grieskirchen were particularly affected. The storm cells caused 55 to 60 operations, a spokesperson for the state fire brigade command explained upon APA request. Primarily, flooded basements had to be pumped out: "Overall, it was a manageable event." On Sunday morning, some operations were still being completed. In the state of Salzburg, fire brigades also responded to several operations. There were also blockages of streams and minor mudslides. In Uttendorf in the Pinzgau region, a road was temporarily blocked by a mudslide, and the roadway had to be cleared.

(APA/Red)

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