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...
20. Feb 2026 | Allgemein, Recent Events, Storms
On 10 February 2026, tropical cyclone Gezani hit the east coast of Madagascar with wind speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour, causing severe devastation. According to official reports, at least 31 people were killed and many more were injured. Several people are...
11. Feb 2026 | Allgemein, Floods, heavy rain, Recent Events
In recent weeks, exceptionally heavy and persistent rainfall has flooded large parts of southern Africa. Mozambique and north-eastern South Africa have been particularly hard hit, but Zimbabwe and other countries in the region are also reporting severe damage....
