Tag: catastrophe
New strong earthquake in Fukushima brings back bad memories
Fukushima nuclear power plant It was initially not known whether there was damage to the nuclear ruins in Fukushima. (Photo: AP) Fukushima A strong earthquake shook the region around the…
Strong earthquake shakes Fukushima – tsunami warning
Fukushima nuclear power plant It was initially not known whether there was damage to the nuclear ruins in Fukushima. (Photo: AP) Fukushima A severe earthquake struck off northeastern Japan late…
Nuclear expert Sailer sees risks from spent fuel elements in the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant
Zaporizhia nuclear power plant This image, taken from video released by the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, shows a bright flare-up – possibly a Russian missile – impacting the site of…
IAEA sees “no danger” from Chernobyl
reactor According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has captured the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Washington As Russian troops advance further into Ukraine’s interior, the former Chernobyl nuclear…
Worries about the Chernobyl nuclear reactor are growing
reactor According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has captured the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Washington As Russian troops advance further into Ukraine’s interior, international concerns about the…
Storm disasters: government advisors call for compulsory insurance
Flood disaster in the Ahr Valley The 2021 flood disaster in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate caused billions in damage. Government advisers call for compulsory insurance for building owners. (Photo: dpa)…
Bahn und Storm: Restrictions until Monday afternoon
Fallen trees in Hamburg The north was particularly hard hit by the storm. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The severe storms of the past few days have caused even more damage to…
Bahn is gradually phasing out regional traffic in the north and NRW
Deserted Hamburg Central Station From Friday afternoon, the storm “Zeynep” will cause considerable disruption to rail traffic, especially in northern Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia. (Photo: imago images/Hanno Bode) Berlin In…
Bahn is gradually phasing out regional traffic in the north and NRW
Deserted Hamburg Central Station From Friday afternoon, the storm “Zeynep” will cause considerable disruption to rail traffic, especially in northern Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia. (Photo: imago images/Hanno Bode) Berlin In…
Storm low Ylenia sweeps over Germany – how cars and houses are properly secured
Storm depression Ylenia A fallen tree forces drivers to stop. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Munich Storm depression “Ylenia” has swept across Germany with hurricane gusts. For Friday afternoon to Saturday morning,…
Hurricanes cross Germany – Lufthansa cancels flights
hurricane low The German Weather Service issued a severe weather warning until Thursday evening. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Offenbach/Hamburg Less than three weeks after storm “Nadia”, two hurricane lows set…
High inflation becomes a problem
Frankfurt, Munich Persistently high inflation is becoming a massive cost driver for insurers and their customers. It is now becoming apparent that the significantly increased raw material and procurement prices…
Russia bans Deutsche Welle – office has to close
Moscow Russia has issued a broadcasting ban on Deutsche Welle, the foreign broadcaster of the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition, the Russian Foreign Ministry ordered the closure of the…
Storm surge “Nadia” causes severe damage in northern Germany
Storm low “Nadia” at the Dagebüll ferry terminal The ferry dock for the ships heading to Amrum and Föhr was hit by the storm. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg Storm depression “Nadia”…
More than 2000 people injured in riots
Conflict in Kazakhstan The situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan in Central Asia, which has been badly shaken by riots, remains confusing. (Photo: dpa) Nur-Sultan According to official figures, 164…
Deutsche Bahn was significantly less punctual in 2021 than in 2020
ICE in Frankfurt After a better year 2020, the punctuality of Deutsche Bahn in 2021 fell back to the level of the previous years. (Photo: imago images / Ralph Peters)…
Insurers pay record sums for natural damage
Ahr Valley For the reconstruction in the Ahr valley, the technical relief organization had built a makeshift bridge. (Photo: imago images / Marc John) Munich The year 2021 will go…
“A question of war and peace”: Is climate protection crisis prevention?
Frankfurt Water scarcity, food shortages, the increase in storm and flood disasters – these are all consequences of climate change that people are already feeling directly. And these consequences also…
Tornado plunges small town Mayfield into disaster
Maryfield The small town in the US state of Kentucky was hit particularly hard by the tornado. (Photo: AP) Mayfield Autumn Kirks tore her goggles from her eyes, pushed buckets…
Tornadoes are wreaking havoc in several US states
Tornado in the USA The state of Kentucky was hit hardest by the tornado. (Photo: AP) Mayfield After the devastating tornadoes in the US, with probably dozen dead, rescue teams…