18. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, General, Heat
The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has systematically evaluated the surface temperatures of over 70 major German cities for the first time. The results show clear heat islands, especially in highly sealed, densely built-up urban areas, with temperature differences of...
15. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, General, Heat, Recent Events
The heatwave that hit Spain on 3 August is still going strong. Heat warnings are in place across almost the whole country. In many places, temperatures reached 40°C to 42°C, with Tuesday marking the hottest day so far at 45°C. Even at night, minimum temperatures of...
14. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, Delegations, General, Serious Games
On 13th of August, the DKKV welcomed a delegation from the Frankfurt School and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) Indonesia to discuss approaches to disaster prevention and civil protection and to promote the exchange of different strategies....
13. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, General, Recent Events
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and landslides on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu. Several people have been reported missing. Media reports showed houses, shops and vehicles submerged under about a metre of water, with swollen rivers sweeping away...
11. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, Earthquakes, General, Recent Events
A strong earthquake shook Turkey on Sunday evening. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake had a magnitude of 6.0, while the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported a magnitude of 6.1. The epicentre was...
