Overview
- Wiener Netze says heat delivery is being brought back online after crews repaired an underground line in the Simmering district.
- Some households remain without heat during the gradual ramp-up, and mobile units are being set up to bridge the gap.
- A robotic pipe inspection is underway to evaluate the condition of the affected section and guide stabilization measures.
- The defect emerged overnight to Wednesday near Kaiser-Ebersdorfer Straße, with teams working through the night to localize and fix the damage.
- Officials cite the 1,300‑kilometer network’s strong interconnections for resilience and express optimism about full restoration soon.