In 2021, heavy precipitation events in Germany have confirmed once again that pluvial
flooding can cause catastrophic damage in large, medium, and small cities. However …

The increase of pluvial flooding has long been discussed to be a most probable outcome of
climate change. This has raised the question of necessary consequences in the design of …

Downpours are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. Cities are
particularly susceptible to flooding from downpours because of their large share of …

Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands were hit by extreme precipitation and flooding in
July 2021. This Brief Communication provides an overview of the impacts to large-scale …

Cities are vulnerable to extreme weather events, particularly by considering flash flood risk
as a result of even more short-duration intensive rainfall. In the context of climate change …

Pluvial floods have caused severe damage to urban areas in recent years. With a projected
increase in extreme precipitation as well as an ongoing urbanization, pluvial flood damage …

Widespread flooding in June 2013 caused damage costs of€ 6 to 8 billion in Germany, and
awoke many memories of the floods in August 2002, which resulted in total damage of€ 11.6 …

In recent years, losses due to torrential flooding have been increasing in the Eastern
European Alps, with effects of climate change and settlement growth being postulated root …

Pluvial flooding is a result of overland flow and ponding before the runoff enters any
watercourse, drainage system or sewer, or cannot enter it because the network is full to …

European cities continue to experience a steady increase in the intensity and frequency of
floods, largely due to high urban densities and resultant soil sealing. In the last decade …