Vienna under water: severe storms and thunderstorms break in!

Vienna under water: severe storms and thunderstorms break in!

On Saturday afternoon, shortly before 3 p.m., the Viennese were surprised by heavy rains. The storm warning center has issued the red warning level in several districts of the city, which means acute caution for the residents. Numerous districts from Alsergrund to Wieden are particularly affected, such as wetterwarungen.at. In addition to the intensive rainfall, the meteorologists also warn of severe thunderstorms that are in the region. The forecast weather conditions are worrying for the entire Saturday: While there are strong showers in the west and north at an early stage, typical summer weather with temperatures between 21 and 32 degrees can be expected in the east. In the coming days, according to today there will also be thunderstorms and shower activities in other parts of the country.

A look at the upcoming weather

Pentecost Sunday brings frequent rain on the alpine north side and in the central mountainous area, while it initially stays dry in the south. On this day, the temperatures are somewhat alleviated and range between 18 and 26 degrees. Whit Monday also begins cloudy, with possible first rainfall before the sun gets through in the afternoon.

But what is behind these extreme weather events? Global warming not only has consequences around the world, but also concrete effects on Austria. According to [ÖSTROM.GV.AT] (https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/umwelt_und_klima_Und_umweltschutz/ page.1000200.html), climate change has already led to an increase in the annual rainfall, which has increasingly leads to natural disaster and extreme events in recent years. The weather in Vienna is not an isolated case, but another example of the changing climatic conditions.

climate change and its consequences

The long -term consequences of climate change are worrying: global warming will continue to increase in the next few decades and will also lead to more frequent extreme weather locations in Austria. This manifests itself in an increase in hail, drought time and floods. If such a storm is based, it becomes as critical for agriculture as for the general public, because the income could be significantly impaired.

Overall, it turns out: The capsoles of weather in Vienna are not a coincidence, but the consequence of a changing climate. The population has to think more about topics such as heat waves to crop failures, how to adapt to the new conditions. Not only a rethink within politics is required here, but also in the everyday behavior of people. Clear strategies are necessary in order to be able to better manage future storms.