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Earthquake in Afghanistan

During the night of 31 August to 1 September, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook north-eastern Afghanistan. The quake, which occurred at a depth of around eight kilometres, was followed by several aftershocks that reached magnitudes of up to 5.2, according to the USGS. The epicentre was near the city of Jalalabad […]

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Severe damage caused by Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Typhoon Kajiki caused flooding and landslides with heavy rain and strong gusts. The tropical storm reached the country on Monday afternoon (local time) with wind speeds of up to 133 kilometres per hour [1]. Around 300,000 people in coastal regions had been advised in advance to seek safety. In addition, several coastal provinces, […]

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Risk | Resilience | Reaction – The DKKV Lunchtalk series with CEDIM

Starting on 22 September, the DKKV and its institutional member CEDIM will host a series of lunchtime talks on the topic “Risk | Resilience | Reaction”. In ten compact online sessions, experts will provide exciting insights into current research, innovative methods and practical approaches to risk analysis, prevention and adaptation to extreme events. The focus […]

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Flash floods in Pakistan and India

Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods and landslides in northern India and Pakistan. Pakistan reports at least 344 deaths, with the number likely to rise. Around 200 people are still missing [1], while the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the north-west is particularly affected [1, 2]. A local police officer reported that dozens of houses […]

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DLR reveals high heat stress in German cities

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 up to ten degrees compared to the surrounding areas. Urban green spaces and water bodies, on […]

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Heatwave and wildfires in Spain

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 23°C to 25°C were common, especially in many areas […]

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Delegation from the Frankfurt School and GIZ Indonesia

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. After a presentation of the DKKV with insights into its structure, activities and projects, a serious […]

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Floods and landslides in Japan

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 houses and vehicles. Train services and power supplies were also affected, left around 6,000 households without […]

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