Storm in Linz: Over 180 missions after violent heavy rain

Within a few hours, enormous amounts of rain were settled above the urban area, which in particular hit the Urfahr district – especially the area around Freistädterstrasse.

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In total, the emergency services had to cope with 182 missions. The majority of it affected flooded basement and living rooms in which the water entered buildings. In addition, the fire brigades were called to several fire alarms, and the helpers also employed a fire in a garden hut. Several vehicles also had to be recovered, and in 13 cases it was necessary to secure traffic routes to remove dangers from fallen trees or flooded lanes.

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