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WorldPublished: 7 August 2026 at 15:21

Storm brings floods and landslides to Austria's western mountain regions

A powerful storm has caused flooding and landslides in the mountainous areas of western Austria, authorities report.

Foto: Apollo.lv

A strong storm has swept through the mountainous regions of western Austria, causing significant damage linked to severe weather. According to local authorities, the storm triggered flooding in several locations, along with landslides in the affected areas.

Video footage of the storm's impact on the region has also been circulated, showing the extent of the disruption caused by the weather event. Further details regarding the scale of the damage, potential casualties, or evacuation measures have not yet been released.

Austria's mountainous regions periodically face extreme weather conditions that, due to the steep terrain, can quickly lead to both flooding and landslides, posing risks to roads and populated areas. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation in the affected regions.

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