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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … requires greater attention. As indicated by data collected in the drought years of 2018 to 2020, the trend towards diminishing groundwater levels and reduced spring … in the North German Plain – are closely linked with groundwater levels. Between 2018 and 2020 massive water losses were recorded in some cases (cf. Indicator WW-I-7 … this may be partly the fact that especially the recent extremely hot and dry years 2018–2020 have demonstrated graphically the associated direct impacts on water …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … supply with challenges. This includes hot periods, as witnessed, for example in 2018 and 2022, when in Germany and other member states of the trans-European … of renewable energy: their generation output decreased markedly for instance in 2018 and 2022 owing to drought. Overall, Germany’s electrical energy supply is very … only a minor contribution to the renewable energies mix. In drought years such as 2018 and 2022 power generation from hydropower is sometimes severely restricted. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … leading to ozone concentrations stagnating during the peak season. In 2003 and 2018, extreme weather conditions led to high ozone burdens. GE-I-9: Ozone burden … of high ozone concentrations. Quite the opposite happened in the summer of 2018, indicating new high temperature records, especially in July and August. … leading to ozone concentrations stagnating during the peak season. In 2003 and 2018, extreme weather conditions led to high ozone burdens. … According to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … – are reflected in the costs involved. For instance, it has been stipulated since 2018 in the Generalplan Küstenschutz in Schleswig-Holstein that insecure landscape … by the Federal government remained relatively consistent between 2009 and 2018 with just above 100 million Euros before decreasing latterly to roughly 70 … – are reflected in the costs involved. For instance, it has been stipulated since 2018 in the Generalplan Küstenschutz in Schleswig-Holstein that insecure landscape …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … of lakes vary. While the river lakes – in the decade prior to the extreme years of 2018 to 2020 – reached temperature means for the season from April until October of … Years with above-average high air temperatures such as the years of 2003, 2018 and 2019 stand out quite conspicuously in all regions. It is important to bear … of lakes vary. While the river lakes – in the decade prior to the extreme years of 2018 to 2020 – reached temperature means for the season from April until October of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … 143 Whether storms such as Hurricane Frederike experienced in the winter of 2017/2018 will occur more frequently or more intensely in future, is therefore currently … information for 2021 – caused losses amounting to 2.38 billion Euros. In January 2018, the low-pressure system known as Hurricane Friederike caused damage in Germany … 143 Whether storms such as Hurricane Frederike experienced in the winter of 2017/2018 will occur more frequently or more intensely in future, is therefore currently …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … supply; low-pressure related storms that occurred thereafter, such as Friederike (2018) and Bernd (2021), do not stand out in the same way. As far as low voltage is … Die Energie der Zukunft. 8. Monitoring-Bericht zur Energiewende – Berichtsjahre 2018 und 2019. Berlin, 289 pp. … supply; low-pressure related storms that occurred thereafter, such as Friederike (2018) and Bernd (2021), do not stand out in the same way. As far as low voltage is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … or permitted only in exceptional cases. Furthermore, it has been mandatory since 2018 that any flood formation areas be identified, and express permission is … Ministerinnen und Minister und Senatorinnen und Senatoren der Länder (Hg.) 2018: Handlungsanleitung zur Hochwasservorsorge und zum Hochwasserschutz in der … or permitted only in exceptional cases. Furthermore, it has been mandatory since 2018 that any flood formation areas be identified, and express permission is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of pest organisms. For example, 2018 was a pronounced brown-rust year. Most fungal-type pathogens do not play an … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are … organisations in several federal states are all acting in concert. By late 2018, already ten Länder had implemented or started campaigns to inform the public … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on … suitability in Europe. Euro Surveill., 23(29): 1800033. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2018.23.29.1800033 27 - Heitmann A., Jansen S., Lühken R., Leggewie M., Badusche M., … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend … was frequently remedied before causing any disruptions to train operations. In 2018 and 2019, however, high temperatures were largely responsible for disruptions … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend …