The images from Deutschfeistritz on June, 9th 2024 will stay with us for a long time. The flood measuring station there recorded a flow rate of 140 m3/sec within a few minutes. 39.1% of the buildings in this municipality are at risk according to the HORA (Natural Hazard Overview & Risk Assessment Austria) flood risk […]

The fear of heavy rain is great and is increasingly preoccupying the population (see ORF Upper Austria report). Our experts at the EPZ – Elementary Damage Prevention Centre are looking at what can be done to prevent damage caused by extreme weather events. A seminar is also offered specifically for municipalities. Floods caused by heavy […]

Last year alone, hail, heavy rainfall-related flooding and storms in Austria are estimated to have caused damage totalling around one billion euros. This destructive force of nature has now been recognised by the population, as a study shows (see ORF report). Yet damage can often be avoided or at least reduced by taking preventive measures! […]

Since 30 October, three quiz questions have been asked every Monday as part of the programme. The best quizzers have the chance to take part in the casting for the big final show – “Galileo Top Brain”. And there’s 25,000 euros up for grabs! At the beginning of October, the two reporters Claire Oelkers and […]