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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]