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Flood-hit Austria to ramp up disaster fund to 1 billion euros
Austria on Wednesday announced a package of measures in response to severe flooding across the country, including a tripling of the federal disaster fund and tax postponements for affected companies.
Austria firefighter dies in flood as leader warns of 'dramatic' hours
A firefighter in northern Austria has died as he worked in a flooded building, authorities in the state of Lower Austria, which surrounds Vienna, said on Sunday. The firefighter was pumping water from a cellar when he died,
Austria Boosts Disaster Fund in Wake of Devastating Floods
Austria responded to severe flooding with a series of measures, including tripling the federal disaster fund to 1 billion euros and offering tax postponements and interest-free loans for affected companies.
One Fireman Dead In Austria Flooding: Authorities
A fireman in northeastern Austria has died in flooding as the country was hit by torrential rains that have lashed central and eastern Europe, authorities said Sunday.
Lower Austria declared disaster zone due to flooding
The state of Lower Austria surrounding Vienna has been declared a disaster area, as the water levels of several rivers have risen dramatically due to continuous heavy rain. "The situation is worsening due to the massive rainfall across the country,
A firefighter dies as torrential rain lashes Austria
A firefighter in northeastern Austria has died in floods as torrential rain and heavy storms swept across the central European country, authorities said on Sunday. The firefighter was pumping water from a flooded building in the state of Lower Austria when the incident occurred,
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Experts in Austria warn of climate change’s impact on storms, floods
Climate research consistently showed that heavy rainfall has significantly increased in most continental regions, ...
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Austria flood waters ease but risk of dam failures, landslides remain
Flood waters have begun to recede slightly in Austria, but local authorities say that the situation in some parts of the ...
Austria's flood death toll rises to three after two bodies found
Austrian police said two more people have died in the floods sweeping parts of the country. A 70-year-old man and an ...
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe was threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders ...
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At least 14 dead as torrential rain unleashes flooding across Central Europe
Experts warned of flood threats due to cresting Oder River ... One death previously was reported in Austria. Authorities in the Czech Republic declared an emergency in two northeastern regions ...
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Flood-hit region leaders to meet in Poland to discuss EU aid
The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von ...
Central Europe flooding leaves 16 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Massive floods pounded Central Europe on Monday, killing four more people in Poland and one in the ...
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At least 8 dead, 4 missing as torrential rain and flooding hits Central Europe
Six people have died in the floods in Romania. In Austria, a firefighter died during a flood rescue, and, in Poland, one person died from drowning, the BBC reported. In the Czech Republic ...
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EU chief pledges billions in swift aid to flood-hit Central Europe
Central European countries that have suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during a massive flooding that ...
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Massive mountains of garbage follow flood in Lower Austria
Following the receding waters in many parts of Lower Austria, huge piles of garbage have come to light. Environmental ...