Due to the exceptionally heavy rainfall and the rising water levels of the Pielach and Mühlbach, a civil defense warning was issued for the market town of Loosdorf (Melk district) on Sunday morning. The water supply system has been out of service since Sunday evening. The communities of Hürm and Dunkelsteinerwald are also affected.
Duration currently cannot be estimated
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The Loosdorf community says it is working hard to resolve the problem. “Unfortunately, the entire control system of the system has been affected,” reports Mayor Thomas Vasku (SPÖ). Employees were only able to access the water supply system on Monday morning. It is not yet possible to estimate how long it will remain out of service. “It may be working again today, but it may take up to two days,” says Vasku.
In the meantime, residents can obtain drinking water indirectly. Since Monday morning, the municipality has been providing mineral water, initially two bottles per person. These can be picked up from the Loosdorf and Albrechtsberg fire departments. Older people or those who cannot come to the distribution points in person due to the flooding, for example, can contact the municipality or the fire department directly.
“Hold on a little longer”
It is an unusual situation: “You want to flush the toilet and then nothing works. That happened to me today in the municipality,” says Mayor Vasku. Since Sunday, the municipality of Loosdorf has been pointing out on its website that it should keep waste water in buckets ready for flushing. “It is unpleasant and you are not used to it, but we have to hold out a little longer.” At least the grocery stores have been able to stay open.
The emergency services on site are currently also being supported by firefighters from Steyr. In view of the flood disaster in his municipality, Mayor Vasku is grateful for the help from Upper Austria: “The people of Steyr know this from home.”
You can also listen to our five-part podcast series on the 2013 floods:
400 litres of rain per square metre – a third of the annual rainfall, several record water levels on the Danube, 228 affected communities, 22 of which to an unimaginable extent – that was the flood disaster of 2013.
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Community, Mayor Vasku acknowledged the crucial role these additional firefighters play in managing the crisis.
Flood Crisis in Loosdorf: Water Supply System Fails due to Heavy Rainfall
The market town of Loosdorf in the Melk district of Austria has been hit by a flood crisis due to exceptionally heavy rainfall and rising water levels of the Pielach and Mühlbach rivers. As a result, a civil defense warning was issued on Sunday morning, and the water supply system has been out of service since Sunday evening. The communities of Hürm and Dunkelsteinerwald are also affected by the flooding.
Duration of Water Supply Disruption Uncertain
The Loosdorf community is working diligently to resolve the problem, but unfortunately, the entire control system of the water supply system has been affected. Mayor Thomas Vasku (SPÖ) reports that employees were only able to access the system on Monday morning, and it is not yet possible to estimate how long it will remain out of service. “It may be working again today, but it may take up to two days,” says Vasku.
Residents Provided with Mineral Water
In the meantime, residents can obtain drinking water indirectly. Since Monday morning, the municipality has been providing mineral water, initially two bottles per person. These can be picked up from the Loosdorf and Albrechtsberg fire departments. Older people or those who cannot come to the distribution points in person due to the flooding can contact the municipality or the fire department directly.
Unprecedented Situation
The situation is unprecedented: “You want to flush the toilet and then nothing works. That happened to me today in the municipality,” says Mayor Vasku. The municipality of Loosdorf has been pointing out on its website that residents should keep waste water in buckets ready for flushing. ”It is unpleasant and you are not used to it, but we have to hold out a little longer.” At least the grocery stores have been able to stay open.
Emergency Services Supported by Firefighters from Steyr
The emergency services on site are currently also being supported by firefighters from Steyr. In view of the flood disaster in his
What caused the water supply system failure in Loosdorf during the flood crisis?
Flood Crisis in Loosdorf: Water Supply System Fails Due to Heavy Rainfall
The small market town of Loosdorf in the Melk district of Austria has been hit by a flood crisis due to exceptionally heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Pielach and Mühlbach rivers. A civil defense warning was issued on Sunday morning, and since Sunday evening, the water supply system has been out of service. The communities of Hürm and Dunkelsteinerwald have also been affected by the crisis.
Duration Currently Cannot be Estimated
The Loosdorf community is working hard to resolve the problem, but the duration of the water supply system failure cannot be estimated at this time. “Unfortunately, the entire control system of the system has been affected,” reports Mayor Thomas Vasku (SPÖ). Employees were only able to access the water supply system on Monday morning. It is not yet known when the system will be operational again, but it may take up to two days.
Residents Receive Drinking Water
In the meantime, residents can obtain drinking water indirectly. Since Monday morning, the municipality has been providing mineral water, initially two bottles per person. These can be picked up from the Loosdorf and Albrechtsberg fire departments. Older people or those who cannot come to the distribution points in person due to the flooding can contact the municipality or the fire department directly.
“Hold on a Little Longer”
The situation is unprecedented, and residents are advised to “hold on a little longer” until the water supply system is back online. Since Sunday, the municipality of Loosdorf has been pointing out on its website that residents should keep waste water in buckets ready for flushing. “It is unpleasant and you are not used to it, but we have to hold out a little longer,” says Mayor Vasku. At least the grocery stores have been able to stay open.
Firefighters from Steyr Provide Support
The emergency services on site are currently also being supported by firefighters from Steyr. In view of the flood disaster in his municipality, Mayor Vasku is grateful for the help from Upper Austria: “The people of Steyr know this from home.” The additional firefighters are playing a crucial role in managing the crisis.
Additional Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about flood disasters, you can listen to our five-part podcast series on the 2013 floods, which provides insight into the impact of the disaster on affected communities.
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