Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensors for River Levels
Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany have developed a low-cost, reliable method to monitor the water levels of rivers continuously. The sensor, which can be attached to a…
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Europe – Rain Triggers Deadly Flash Floods and Mudslides in Germany, Austria and Italy
Flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rainfall caused widespread damage across parts of southern Germany, Austria and northern Italy from 16 August. One person died and one reported missing…
Worldwide – Over 920 People Killed in Floods and Landslides in July 2021
In one of the worst months on record, over 920 people have died in floods, landslides and other rain-related incidents worldwide in July 2021. July this year brought a seemingly…
How Summer 2021 Has Changed Our Understanding of Extreme Weather
A succession of record-breaking natural disasters have swept the globe in recent weeks. There have been serious floods in China and western Europe, heatwaves and drought in North America and…
Only 46 Percent of German Households Have Flood Insurance
In the wake of the catastrophic floods that struck in western Germany in July 2021, the German Insurance Association (GDV) revealed that only 46% of households in the country have…
Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK
Thunderstorms affected parts of western Europe over the weekend 24 to 25 July 2021. Flooding caused traffic chaos on roads in London, UK and Berlin, Germany. Vehicles were swept away…
Europe’s Catastrophic Flooding Was Forecast Well in Advance – What Went So Wrong?
Almost 200 people dead and many others still missing. Billions of euros’ worth of damage. Communities devastated. Thousands of homes destroyed and their occupants traumatised. I am a flood forecaster…
Germany Floods: Can We Tell if Extreme Weather Is Linked to Climate Change?
More than 100 people have died and at least 1,000 are missing following floods in Germany and Belgium that swept away buildings, cut phone communications and forced thousands to flee…
Report From Europe’s Flood Zone: Researcher Calls Out Early Warning System Gridlock Amid Shocking Loss Of Life
It was close to midnight when I received a phone call from my sister telling me that our parent’s house was under water. Neither she nor they really knew what…
Germany – More Than 100 Fatalities Reported After Floods in Western States
The official death toll from flooding in western Germany has now increased to more than 100 people, with many more still missing. Flooding after torrential rain caused widespread damage in…
Germany – Fatalities, Evacuations, Dozens Feared Missing After Severe Flooding
Flooding after torrential rain has caused widespread damage in Germany. Four people have died and dozens are thought to be missing after buildings collapsed in flooding in Rhineland-Palatinate. Flood-related fatalities…
Europe – Storms Trigger Flash Floods in Poland, Czechia, Germany and Italy
Update, 25 June 2021: A tornado swept through several villages in the districts of Breclav and Hodonin, South Moravia of Czechia, causing widespread damage. As of 25 June, 4 fatalities…
Germany – Damaging Floods in Baden-Württemberg, 1 Fatality Reported
Heavy rain and flooding continue across parts of Germany. Tragedy struck in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg when a man died in a flooded basement apartment in Biberach district. Days…
Europe – 1 Dead, Several Injured After Thunderstorms and Flash Floods
Storms brought strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Europe since last week. One weather-related fatality was reported in Germany. As reported earlier, flash flooding affected parts…
Coastal Flooding Could Threaten Up to 20% of Global GDP Says Study
Coastal flooding events could threaten assets worth up to 20% of the global GDP by 2100, a study in Scientific Reports suggests. The areas predicted to be most impacted by…
Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise
LONDON, April 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding as climate change brings more intense rainfall and rising seas – but investing now…
