Hydrological Sciences

extreme events

September 2024 Flooding in Central Europe: The Austrian Experience

Günter Blöschl September 26, 2024

Storm Boris is the latest in a series of deluges during one of Europe’s most flood-prone periods in 500 years, yet Vienna managed to avoid major damage. The city’s preparations may offer valuable lessons for other urban areas facing similar challenges. Dealing With Record Rainfall: September 2024 in Vienna When record rainfall hit Vienna on …[Read More]

Communicating science to the public – an example after the recent floods in Germany

Bettina Schaefli January 25, 2024

After the wet December 2023, the year 2024 started with widespread flooding in parts of Europe. Flooding during winter times is not unusual but brings particular challenges in terms of spatial extent, and the impact on people can be exacerbated when flooding comes with very low temperatures. The exceptionally wet and warm winter necessarily triggers …[Read More]

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