31. Jul 2024 | Flutplattform, General
From May 30 to June 3, 2024, exceptional rainfall led to widespread flooding in southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Many water levels exceeded historic highs and a state of emergency was declared in 18 Bavarian districts. The DKKV is...
30. Jul 2024 | Allgemein, Flutplattform, Frühwarnung, Mitglieder
Researchers from DKKV members Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) have developed a new flood forecasting system, which was presented in the journal Nature Communications. This system combines different...
17. Jul 2024 | Flood 2021, Flutplattform, General
14 July marked the third anniversary of the devastating flood disaster. Triggered by an extremely heavy rainfall event in western Germany, the floods claimed the lives of 135 people and destroyed numerous houses and infrastructures, leaving their mark on the lives of...
4. Jan 2024 | Flood 2021, Flut Forschungsaktivitäten, Flutplattform, General
This survey is being carried out as part of a master’s thesis. It is about the vulnerability to flooding in the Ahr valley. Specifically, the questions to be answered are which people, buildings and landscapes in the Ahr valley are particularly vulnerable, where...
26. Oct 2023 | Flood 2021, Flutplattform, General
On October 24, 2023, the Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Communication Forum – for more security in communities – took place in Potsdam. Among other things, topics such as the importance of communication in times of crisis, the impact of a blackout, and...
17. May 2023 | Flut Forschungsaktivitäten
The Technical Relief Agency (THW) has expanded its fleet with five new trucks equipped with cranes and winches. The vehicles have been specifically designed for use in flooded areas and aim to enhance the THW’s rescue operations. The first vehicles were handed...
