Based on the available data from the catastrophic flood in the Ahr Valley in July 2021 and an ensemble prediction system with 20 members, they were able to predict hourly flood peak flows at gauge ...

Perhaps that's why he is so calm. "After the flood of the century in the Ahr valley [in 2021], we added to our equipment to be better prepared: we now have a supply truck that can drive through ...

Birkmann finds it problematic that, for example, one county in the Ahr Valley can get funds to repair a flood-damaged school, but not to relocate the school to reduce future flood risk.

The coronavirus pandemic, the flood disaster in the Ahr valley and the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine have all highlighted the importance of protecting critical infrastructure. These include for ...