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18 August 17:21

Torrential rain caused flooding in Austria's Alpine regions, including Vienna, affecting transportation and causing significant damage.

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Floods have caused significant damage in Austria, with cars swept away in the ski resort of St. Anton. A woman was seriously injured after being dragged under a bus by the force of the water. Rainfall was so heavy that it broke all-time rainfall records for August in some areas.

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