Austrian Ski Resort Hit by Torrential Rain, Cars Swept Away, Rail Transport Disrupted

Saint Anton am Arlberg, Austria experienced devastating floods as the region was battered by unprecedented rainfall, causing extensive damage to the ski resort and disrupting transportation networks. The torrential downpour not only affected Saint Anton am Arlberg but also had a significant impact on Vienna, leading to over 450 emergency call-outs for the fire services and an incident involving a woman being dragged under a bus, who was subsequently hospitalized. The heavy rainfall has raised concerns among authorities and local media, prompting them to assess the full extent of the damage and implement measures to mitigate the effects of the catastrophic weather conditions.