Severe weather has caused significant disruption in western Austria, particularly affecting the Arlberg region.

Heavy rainfall led to landslides that blocked the Arlberg Pass road (B197) between the states of Tirol and Vorarlberg.

The road closure is compounded by the ongoing maintenance of the Arlberg Tunnel, forcing drivers to take lengthy detours through the Lechtal or via Germany.

Cleanup operations are in full swing in St.

Anton am Arlberg, where emergency services are working tirelessly to clear debris and pump water from flooded basements.

Despite the chaos, no injuries have been reported, although several vehicles were swept into a river.

Authorities are unable to predict when the road will reopen, as further rain is expected over the weekend, heightening concerns of additional landslides.