Tag: heavy rain
Storm warning: heavy rain and squalls in parts of Bavaria
There is a threat of severe thunderstorms in Bavaria on the night of Whitsunday: The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the Free…
Storm Saarland in the live ticker: ++ Ministry of the Interior speaks of “widespread flooding” ++
DLarge parts of Saarland were hit by floods on Friday. The Interior Ministry spoke of a “widespread flood situation”, with the focus being on the southeastern part of the country.…
Climate adaptation: Does a swamp on the roof help against the climate crisis?
In order to protect themselves from heavy rain, cities will have to store more water in the future. Leipzig researchers believe that roofs made from swamp plants could be a…
Storms hit western Germany with heavy rainfall
As of: May 2nd, 2024 10:06 p.m Water in cellars and on streets, lightning strikes, train cancellations: a strong storm has hit western Germany. The German Weather Service is also…
Population in flood plains is increasing rapidly – Knowledge
People have always been drawn to water. They prefer to settle on coasts and along river plains. But these places of longing are turning into dangerous places in times of…
SZ climate column: Looking forward to autumn – knowledge
Today’s Climate Friday starts in my bathroom. To be precise, my little daughter’s evening tooth brushing ritual. She can always watch a children’s song video on her cell phone while…
At least five dead after flash flood in India – many missing
As of: October 4th, 2023 4:14 p.m According to the army, at least five people have been found dead after a flash flood in India. 23 soldiers are still missing.…
Flooding in Libya and Greece: The Role of Climate Change – Knowledge
Climate change has made the heavy rains, which led, among other things, to the devastating floods in Libya, much more likely: This is the result of a rapid study by…
Flood disaster in Libya: The role of climate change – Knowledge
Climate change has made the heavy rains, which led, among other things, to the devastating floods in Libya, much more likely: This is the result of a rapid study by…
How the climate crisis is changing Bavaria: “Garmisch-Partenkirchen would be like South Tyrol” – Bavaria
Will Bavaria become Italy due to climate change? A little, says climate researcher Annette Menzel – but that’s not good news. A conversation about destructive storms, risky mountain hikes and…