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Günter Blöschl

Prof. Blöschl is Head of the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Director of the Centre for Water Resource Systems of the Vienna University of Technology as well as Chair of the Vienna Doctoral Programme on Water Resource Systems.He is also a past President of EGU.

September 2024 flooding in Central Europe: The Austrian experience

September 2024 flooding in Central Europe: The Austrian experience

This blog post is co-published with the Hydrology Division (HS). 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 ...[Read More]