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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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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 ...
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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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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Authorities caution against flood-related scams, cows stranded in heavy snow receive emergency helicopter drop, and more news ...
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Flood: The whole of Lower Austria is now pulling together!
Firefighters and numerous other volunteers are working tirelessly to remove the traces of the catastrophic flood. "Our house was flooded. We are glad that we escaped with our lives. But the damage ...
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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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How Austria plans to prevent future catastrophic floods
Following catastrophic floods in Lower Austria, the Austrian government has announced the creation a €1 billion disaster fund ...