Controversy over flood polder on the Danube

Since the flood disaster of 2013, the state government planned a whole series of polders on the Bavarian Danube. But then CSU and FW have suddenly said goodbye to the two projects. Experts consider the flood polders necessary because they are designed for disasters in which even the new dams and dikes threaten to fail.

By Christian Sebald

New Flood Prediction Technology Will Save Lives and Livelihoods Across the World

Unique, real-time street level flood prediction technology developed at Loughborough University has been commercially launched to save lives and livelihoods worldwide.

Tips & Tricks: Flooding, Heavy Rain & Co - Can anyone really insure?

Consumers must be prepared for the threat of natural hazards such as flooding and flooding in the future. Since 1 July, those affected can no longer rely on the financial support of the Free State of Bavaria.

Green roofs against heavy rain

"Green roofs" as an aid in heavy rain. From dark clouds it pours continuously. Heavy rain turns narrow roads into wild streams within minutes. Reports of severe storms and their consequences are also piling up in northern Germany. In the town halls, millions of years of damage are reflected in how streets and houses can be better protected against heavy rain.

by Marc Hoffmann, NDR Info