… actors involved in civic protection. Extreme weather events such as, in particular, heavy precipitation can become stress tests for the emergency relief responders, in … extent of damage and what kind of measures can support the risk preparedness for heavy rain in terms of civic protection and urban development. In this context, the …

… season, this typically refers to rainfall that continues for several days and to heavy-rain events that can frequently be very localised. In the winter season … warming increases its ability to absorb moisture, thus increasing the potential for heavy rainfall. In future, westerly winds might increase in winter; likewise the …

… is essential – especially in view of ever increasing extreme weather events such as heavy downpours or driving rain, storms and tornados, hailstones or snow loads. Such … facilities into the roof structure. Measures for protection from floodwater and heavy rain range from waterproofing buildings by means of fitting moisture barriers …

… Permanent grassland terrain Permanent grassland reduces soil loss risk and absorbs heavy rainfall better than bare arable land. Source: Superingo / stock.adobe.com … BO-I-3 ) is considerably reduced where soils are under grassland. In cases of heavy precipitation, the precipitated water has a much better chance of penetrating …

… Restoring Land and Retaining Water Climate change is fuelling more extreme weather. Heavy rainfall and flooding can have devastating consequences. Periods of drought …

… a zero-emission transport system requires the substitution of fossil fuels in heavy-duty vehicles. The study entitled „ Finanzierung einer nachhaltigen … making the HGV toll applicable for the entire road network and to all types of heavy goods vehicles. Secondly, external costs must be priced into the toll, in …

… will not differ fundamentally from the way they are occurring now. Coping with heavy rainfall and storms but also flooding events or periods of hot weather is part … Associated content Documents BS-R-3 Indikator-Factsheet (146.58 kB) Tags disaster heavy rain storm Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation flood …

… The stations prevent poison baits from coming into contact with water, even during heavy rainfall  or flooding of sewer systems. Starting in 2026, their use in sewers …

… whereas in spring, summer and autumn it is expected that greater heat and increased heavy rainfall might contribute to increasing the frequency of accidents. In recent … whereas in spring, summer and autumn it is expected that greater heat and increased heavy rainfall might contribute to increasing the frequency of accidents. In recent …

… focus on the North and Baltic Seas. Filter systems or alternatives to polluting heavy oil are just a few of the many things that can be done to reduce emissions …