In 2023, Salzburg experienced its second warmest year on record. In September, a new monthly record was set, and together with the second warmest October, this led to the warmest autumn on record. June and September rank among the two driest months of the past 63 years, with precipitation deficits of 49% and 57% respectively. In August, November and December, unusually high amounts of precipitation fell compared to the climate average. At the end of August, heavy rainfall and the associated flooding and landslides caused extensive damage to buildings, infrastructure and agriculture…