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    Figure 9: Annual number of heavy-precipitation events differentiated by duration levels

    The illustration covers the period from 2001 to 2022 using stacked columns to show the annual number of heavy-rain events in Germany, differentiated by eleven duration levels – 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours. In this context, a heavy-rain event is an amount of precipitation which equates to DWD warning level 3 or higher. In the course of the period examined, the height of the columns increased, albeit subject to slight fluctuations

    … years of 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2021 more than 1,500 heavy-rain events occurred. In 2018 the value amounted to more than 2,000. Source: DWD Download image (162.67 kB) … years of 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2021 more than 1,500 heavy-rain events occurred. In 2018 the value amounted to more than 2,000. … Figure 9: Annual number of …

  • 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 …

  • Cover from 22.01.2026

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Speakers

    … Safety Germany Svenja Schulze is a German politician (SPD). Since March 14th 2018 she has been Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and … Commission, being Head of unit for multilateral environmental cooperation (2015-2018), and Head of Unit for the EU Internal market in aviation (2010-2015). … and material recycling. He was one of the founders of Circular Electronics Day in 2018. https://tcocertified.com/about-tco-development/ Felice Alfieri, Joint Research …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to … cf. endnote no. 197 199 - BSH – Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (Hg.) 2018: Fact Sheet – Temperaturen Nord- und Ostsee. 2 pp. 200 - infas – Institut für … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. … public institutions contributed to the increase in settled areas in the period from 2018 to 2021. Latterly, this sector grew in 2021 with figures of approximately 39 ha … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

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    … Download (123.34 kB) Stadtverkehr: Diesel-Autos stoßen das meiste NO2 aus - Anteil 2018 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (256.74 kB) Download (256.74 kB) …