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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...
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....
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...