8. Oct 2026 | Allgemein, Events, General
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) takes place annually on 13 October and aims to raise awareness of disaster risks and their impacts. Established by the United Nations, this international observance highlights the importance of prevention,...
24. Sep 2026 | Allgemein, Storms
Extreme natural events such as tropical storms, heavy rainfall, or earthquakes cause severe impacts worldwide every year. However, whether a natural hazard turns into a disaster depends only in part on the physical force of the event itself. Societal framework...
23. Sep 2026 | Allgemein, heavy rain, Recent Events, Starkregen, Tsunami
On 21 and 22 September 2026, the Greater Tokyo Area and neighbouring prefectures were hit by Typhoon Dujuan. The 25th typhoon of the season swept along the east coast of Japan with wind speeds of up to 144 km/h, bringing with it extreme rainfall. According to the...
