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...
8. Jul 2026 | Heat, Recent Events
The heatwave in June 2026 ranks among the most exceptional heat events ever observed in Europe. Between 13 and 29 June, it was felt across large parts of western, central and southern Europe and was accompanied by record-breaking daytime temperatures, exceptionally...
6. Jul 2026 | Allgemein, Heat
A recent World Bank analysis shows that natural disasters and extreme heat cost the world about 90 million full-time job equivalents each year. Workers in agriculture, construction, and other climate-sensitive sectors are particularly affected. In addition to the...
25. Jun 2026 | CBRN-Hazards
The DKKV’s thematic pages present key topics in the fields of natural hazards and civil protection, as well as various approaches, concepts, crises and other threats, in a scientifically sound and visually engaging manner. The new page on CBRN hazards provides a...
18. Mar 2026 | AHEAD, Allgemein, Disaster Waste Management
The DKKV’s topic pages provide scientifically sound and visually engaging coverage of key topics in the fields of natural hazards and civil protection, as well as various approaches, concepts, crises and other risks. Following the coverage of disaster waste management...
