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DKKV flood distributor lunchtalk: “Floods in southern Germany in June 2024”
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...
UFZ and GFZ develop advanced flood warning system
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...
Preparing for the next generation: UNDRR launches disaster resilience toolkit
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) on 13 October 2024 is approaching. This year, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is placing a special focus on empowering the next generation to promote a resilient future. Ahead of...
A visit from the LMU Munich
On 23 July 2024, the DKKV office hosted a visit from a bachelor excursion group from the Department of Geography at LMU Munich, led by Prof. Dr Matthias Garschagen and Dr Jan Petzold. After the presentation of DKKV, the prevention game was played with the students to...
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Storms, natural hazards and extreme events can quickly become a danger to people and the environment. But climate change, extreme urbanization, power outages and fires also offer potential hazards.
A disaster occurs when the functioning of a community or society is impaired or interrupted and, as a result, high human, material, economic and ecological losses occur that cannot be managed alone.
Precautionary measures can help to reduce the consequences and impact of the disaster. Depending on the hazard and personal circumstances, the precautionary measures to be taken may vary.
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