Chaos in Gschnitz: storm demands evacuations and blocked streets!

Chaos in Gschnitz: storm demands evacuations and blocked streets!

In the Tyrolean mountains, the weather is currently a hot topic. A video that shows murs and landslides causes excitement and is currently being shared on social media. However, the video, which was allegedly recorded in the Mühlendorf Gschnitz at the end of June 2025, turns out to be misleading. According to dpa-factchecking.com, the first part comes from Neustift in the Stubaital, where the Mischbach-Wasserfall can be seen. This recording can be clearly verified by photos of the fire brigade.

The storms, which raged in the Gschnitz and Neustift regions on June 30, 2025, led to devastating damage. Gschnitz was particularly affected, where one of the four muries reached a width of about 150 meters and blocked the road between the fire station and the church. The Gschnitztalbach took the bank and forced Mayor Andreas Pranger to initiate measures for evacuation. In this context, numerous residents, including older people and children, were flown out with the Libelle Tirol police helicopter, as reported by the Krone

evacuation measures in Gschnitz and Neustift

The situation in the affected areas is serious. In Gschnitz, around 150 people were trapped behind the Mure, and seven excavators were used to clear the blocked valley road again. In addition, the population was asked to withdraw to higher floors to ensure security. In Neustift, the location at the rear valley also gave itself to the Gasteig district, where the evacuation of the Voldau campsite was arranged as a precaution.

The dangers of muries and landslide should not be underestimated. These natural events can cause massive damage in a short time and bring the local population in mortal danger. In Tyrol, it has been shown in recent years that such weather phenomena may occur more frequently due to climate change. Statista explains that weather phenomena and geological activities have increasingly serious effects on society and often go hand in hand with considerable economic losses.

climate change as a driving force

worldwide have already caused great damage to natural disasters in 2024 - from floods to storms. The biggest effects of countries in Asia, but Europe is also not sure about these challenges. The current events in Tyrol are further proof that nature can develop its strength in this country too. The affected communities are continuously informed about the latest developments about the AT-Alert population system.

The clean -up work and the support of the affected population are now the focus of the local authorities. The use of the fire brigade and other rescue workers is crucial to control the situation as quickly as possible and to offer people security. Stay attentive and follow the instructions of the authorities in the affected areas.