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Germany – Insurers Demand a Stop to Building New Homes in Flood-Risk Areas

Germany – Insurers Demand a Stop to Building New Homes in Flood-Risk Areas

21 February, 2023

Insurers in Germany have warned that new homes continue to be built in flood-risk areas in the country. In the last 23 years, over 32,000 residential buildings have been constructed…

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Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensors for River Levels

Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensors for River Levels

6 December, 2022

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

Europe – Rain Triggers Deadly Flash Floods and Mudslides in Germany, Austria and Italy

18 August, 2021

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…

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Worldwide – Over 920 People Killed in Floods and Landslides in July 2021

Worldwide – Over 920 People Killed in Floods and Landslides in July 2021

2 August, 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…

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How Summer 2021 Has Changed Our Understanding of Extreme Weather

How Summer 2021 Has Changed Our Understanding of Extreme Weather

1 August, 2021

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…

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Only 46 Percent of German Households Have Flood Insurance

Only 46 Percent of German Households Have Flood Insurance

28 July, 2021

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…

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Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK

Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK

26 July, 2021

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…

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Europe’s Catastrophic Flooding Was Forecast Well in Advance – What Went So Wrong?

Europe’s Catastrophic Flooding Was Forecast Well in Advance – What Went So Wrong?

22 July, 2021

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…

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Germany Floods: Can We Tell if Extreme Weather Is Linked to Climate Change?

Germany Floods: Can We Tell if Extreme Weather Is Linked to Climate Change?

21 July, 2021

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…

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Report From Europe’s Flood Zone: Researcher Calls Out Early Warning System Gridlock Amid Shocking Loss Of Life

Report From Europe’s Flood Zone: Researcher Calls Out Early Warning System Gridlock Amid Shocking Loss Of Life

17 July, 2021

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…

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Germany – More Than 100 Fatalities Reported After Floods in Western States

Germany – More Than 100 Fatalities Reported After Floods in Western States

16 July, 2021

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…

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Germany – Fatalities, Evacuations, Dozens Feared Missing After Severe Flooding

Germany – Fatalities, Evacuations, Dozens Feared Missing After Severe Flooding

15 July, 2021

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…

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Europe – Storms Trigger Flash Floods in Poland, Czechia, Germany and Italy

Europe – Storms Trigger Flash Floods in Poland, Czechia, Germany and Italy

23 June, 2021

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…

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Germany – Damaging Floods in Baden-Württemberg, 1 Fatality Reported

Germany – Damaging Floods in Baden-Württemberg, 1 Fatality Reported

9 June, 2021

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…

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Europe – 1 Dead, Several Injured After Thunderstorms and Flash Floods

Europe – 1 Dead, Several Injured After Thunderstorms and Flash Floods

7 June, 2021

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…

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Coastal Flooding Could Threaten Up to 20% of Global GDP Says Study

Coastal Flooding Could Threaten Up to 20% of Global GDP Says Study

31 July, 2020

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…

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