Red alarm level: Flood risk in Coburg grows - owner in danger!

Red alarm level: Flood risk in Coburg grows - owner in danger!

Coburg, Deutschland - The current weather conditions have some concerns germical: an expert body examined the risk of flooding in Coburg and presented alarming results. These were recently presented in the Bausenat and give rise to worry. The Gaul engineers make it clear that no measures to reduce risk will apply on Leopoldstrasse. They appeal to the self -prevention of the property owners in order to be better prepared in an emergency. In this context it becomes clear that floods are not only an urgent topic in Coburg.

The information about floods and the associated risks are alarming. According to Statista, floods worldwide are the most common natural disasters. They have caused almost 37 percent of all natural disasters since 2000. The European Parliament defines floods as "time -limited flooding of land, which is usually not covered with water". Climate change plays a crucial role here, because a warmer atmosphere can store more water, which results in more frequent heavy rain events. In Germany, these are increasingly developing into a serious threat, whereby around 400,000 people could be affected by the flood in the coming years.

historical weather events are reminiscent of current situations

Special attention requires a review of the flood in 2013 when Coburg was also severely affected. Martin Löffler, an expert in this area, characterized the rains that have occurred at the time as an "extreme weather event", which was almost 60 liters per square meter within just two hours. Such heavy rain events that only occur statistically every 100 years are unfortunately more likely than ever due to the above -mentioned climatic changes.

In addition, devastating floods occurred in Texas two weeks ago, in which at least 100 people lost their lives. Such tragedies urgently make it clear how important it is not only to act proactively in Coburg and to adapt to possible developments.

What does the view of Germany say?

In Germany, 7.6 percent of all addresses are already exposed to statistical flood risk. Around 17 percent of the addresses are among the middle to the highest risk category in the area of heavy rain. These are alarming numbers when you keep in mind that more than two thirds of the original fluid mentions have been lost in Germany. The sealing of the floors over 8 percent of the total area of the country has also contributed to an increase in flood risk.

The flood disaster in 2021, however, resigned due to its enormous damage. Between the 12th and 19th July 2021, Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia were hit by rainy thunderstorms that brought over 240 liters per square meter-a truly terrifying value. The German Bundestag reacted with a construction fund of 30 billion euros, which is implemented more slowly than desired by bureaucratic hurdles. Despite the recognizable risk, residential buildings in endangered zones are still approved, which indicates a lack of clear political guidelines and alternatives for risky building.

The information mentioned above underlines the vulnerability of infrastructure and society compared to extreme weather conditions. In order to minimize future damage, a consistent expansion of flood protection and the consideration of natural retention rooms would be essential. It is up to all of us to take responsibility and actively contribute to improving the situation.