Umweltbundesamt | For our environment

Adaptation on climate change

Climate | Energy

WW-I-7: Water levels in lakes

The picture shows a footbridge leading across the dried-up sandy and stony shore area of a lake. A bridge and some residual water are visible in the background.

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Climate | Energy

WW-I-3: Mean discharge

The picture shows a wide watercourse with a low water level. In some places the stony substrate projects beyond the water’s surface. In the background, a boat is visible docked at a jetty, in front of a range of hills on the horizon.

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Climate | Energy

VE-I-5: Impacts on roads due to weather conditions and weather patterns

The picture shows the upper part of the tail end of a vehicle belonging to the highway maintenance service. The vehicle is orange and its rear doors are marked with the word ’Streckenwartung’ (track maintenance) and reflective red-and-white striped stickers. There are warning lights fitted to the vehicle.

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Climate | Energy

VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

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Climate | Energy

WW-I-5: Peak discharge values in watercourses

The picture shows a detailed view of a strong current. The water is tinged brown owing to its mud content.

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Climate | Energy

WW-I-6: Low water

The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

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Climate | Energy

Cluster Water balance and water management

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

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Climate | Energy

WW-I-4: Floodwater

The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

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