Risk Highest in Bavaria: Environmental Aid Sees Catching-up Needs in Flood Protection

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Extreme weather is more and more frequent and can cause flooding. According to an analysis, the federal states have still not done enough to protect the people after the Ahrtal flood disaster. A federal state in particular must therefore improve.

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Shortly before the anniversary of the Ahr Valley floods, the German Insurance Association (GDV) is calling for a construction ban in endangered areas. "Given the increasing incidence of natural hazards, we need a comprehensive approach. Insurance coverage is a key component—but it alone is not enough," GDV Managing Director Jörg Asmussen told the "Rheinische Post" newspaper. "What is crucial is a comprehensive concept that also includes effectiv…

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. [Newsroom]Berlin (ots) - - Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony have the highest level of risk in Germany: maps and calculations of the DUH show potential damage caused by floods of the century, ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., transmitted by news aktuell

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In the previous summer floods cost several people their lives, causing great damage. According to an investigation in Bavaria, the risk that happens again is the largest in Germany.

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Heavy rain, overflowing rivers, and flooded basements. A study now shows that Bavaria is particularly affected – because more people live in flood-prone areas here than anywhere else in Germany.