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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems obvious therefore that this phenomenon is not … or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems obvious therefore that this phenomenon is not …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … that the temporal synchronisation of certain developmental phases dissolves. For example, the water temperature in spring determines when the spawning migration of … areas to immigrate, overwinter and reproduce in the North Sea. These include, for example, the hake or pike (Merluccius merluccius), the sardine (Sardina pilchardus), … lota), have their population dynamics affected by rising water temperatures. For example, the burbot in Lake Constance in South Germany seems to have stopped …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops

    The picture shows the ripe ears of durum wheat plants in sunny weather.

    … of 2018 was disastrous. In summer 2019, however, the harvest was unexpectedly good as a result of rainfall in late summer, thus increasing yields. There is some … of 2018 was disastrous. In summer 2019, however, the harvest was unexpectedly good as a result of rainfall in late summer, thus increasing yields. There is some …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … while the proportion of more vulnerable road users is increasing. Moreover, in good, dry weather road users with power-driven vehicles tend to drive faster than in … while the proportion of more vulnerable road users is increasing. Moreover, in good, dry weather road users with power-driven vehicles tend to drive faster than in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in … the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … before harvest – a crop which, in that drought year, had still promised to deliver good yields. Likewise, in 2019 the great heat was accompanied by heavy … before harvest – a crop which, in that drought year, had still promised to deliver good yields. Likewise, in 2019 the great heat was accompanied by heavy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … infrastructure Just under 9 % of passenger transport and approximately 19 % of goods transport (expressed in passenger and tonne-kilometres respectively) as … time series. … Just under 9 % of passenger transport and approximately 19 % of goods transport (expressed in passenger and tonne-kilometres respectively) as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    IG-R-3: Water procurement in the processing industry

    The picture shows a pipeline system in front of industrial plant used for feeding cold water into a production process. Apart from the pipeline it is possible see other technical assemblies.

    … their licence. This risk often perceived as an abstract concept actually arose, for example, in the hot summers of 2003, 2006 and 2018, when owing to prolonged heat and … their licence. This risk often perceived as an abstract concept actually arose, for example, in the hot summers of 2003, 2006 and 2018, when owing to prolonged heat and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-I-2: Snow cover for winter tourism

    The picture shows a ski lift heading for a slope wooded predominantly with conifer trees. The slope is covered with a thin layer of snow. However, in the foreground especially, there are large areas of ground without any snow cover thus revealing grass and bare earth. A radiant sun is shining brightly from a cloudless sky.

    … Generally, a snow cover of 30 cm depth is sufficient while 50 cm are considered good. 201 However, stony and rocky pistes may require a much deeper snow cover of up … Generally, a snow cover of 30 cm depth is sufficient while 50 cm are considered good. 201 However, stony and rocky pistes may require a much deeper snow cover of up …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, …

  • Cover from 14.02.2019

    Climate Impacts and Adaptation

    Frau steht mit Regenjacke und Gummistiefeln in einem überschwemmten Gebiet

    … frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry summer of 2018 is just one of many examples. This trend is bound to increase in the future. Climate change adaptation …