Austria is grappling with severe flooding as heavy rains have caused rivers to swell, leading to widespread disruptions.

Over 40 municipalities in Lower Austria have been declared disaster areas, with significant impacts in regions like Zwettl, Horn, and Krems.

The situation has also affected public transport, with train services between St.

Valentin and Vienna disrupted and several subway lines in Vienna closed.

In Upper Austria, the Naarn and Aist rivers are overflowing, prompting a massive response from emergency services.

Around 10,000 firefighters have been deployed, working tirelessly to manage the crisis.

Despite some areas seeing a decrease in water levels, the threat remains, with more rain expected.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, as the weather is forecasted to improve by Tuesday.