One dead after rain, mudslides

Authorities in Austria declared a civil emergency Wednesday after some villages in the southern state of Carinthia were cut off by mudslides and flooding following heavy rainfall. One person was killed and another was reported missing. Residents of Treffen and Arriach were told to seek safety in the upper levels of their houses, public broadcaster ORF reported. The Austrian president appealed to residents to be cautious and thanked rescue teams for their help.