St. Pölten fire department acquires high-capacity pumps for flood defense

The city of St. Pölten, Austria, is preparing for potential future floods by equipping its fire department with two new dirty water pumps capable of pumping up to 5000 liters per minute. This follows the 2024 flood disaster that affected the region. The move signals proactive local infrastructure investment in flood resilience, though the specific deployment and funding details remain unclear.