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City of Hanau in focus: Lecture on weather extremes and protective measures!
On June 24, 2025, a lecture in Hanau will provide information about weather extremes and the city's measures to combat heavy rain and forest fires.
City of Hanau in focus: Lecture on weather extremes and protective measures!
In Hanau it is time to deal with an explosive topic: climate change and its effects. On Tuesday, June 24th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., a free lecture entitled “The city of Hanau between heavy rain and forest fires” will take place in the Maker Space of the Kulturforum, Am Freiheitsplatz 18a. The aim of the event is to inform and raise awareness among the population about the increasingly extreme weather conditions.
Particular attention is paid to the challenges caused by heavy rain, drought and the associated forest fires. These issues are not only relevant locally, but can also have an impact throughout the city. The city of Hanau has already taken measures to prepare for heavy rain events and flood risks on the Main and Kinzig, and these approaches will be explained in more detail during the lecture. The risks from drought-related forest fires, especially after the fires in spring 2025, are also discussed.
Lecture on natural hazards
Recent years have shown that floods, storms and heat waves pose ever greater challenges for the population. That's why the German Weather Service (DWD) has this Natural hazards portal launched to inform citizens about current risks and preventative measures. Here, for example, you will be informed effectively and in a time-sensitive manner about weather extremes such as heavy rain or floods. Interactive maps allow users to assess their specific risks and take necessary protective measures if necessary.
The increasing risk of natural hazards could also be important for the insurance industry. The General Association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV) has examined the connection between rainfall and damage in its studies. This shows that low-lying buildings in particular suffer from the extreme weather conditions because water accumulates there. The increasing building density increases the risk of flooding because the sealed areas prevent the natural seepage of precipitation.
Challenges posed by climate change
A cross-industry problem is the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, which are increasing in intensity due to climate change. Studies show that the number of hot days in Germany has increased dramatically in recent decades. An average of 2.3 hot days are added every decade, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain and floods. Climate change has also had a major impact on agricultural growing conditions, which could be significant for local food production.
Interested citizens of Hanau who would like to take on the topic can register for the lecture by email fit@vhs-hanau.de, whereby last name, first name, address and the name of the event must be stated. In addition, Julia Oppenländer is responsible for public relations oeffentlichkeitsarbeit@hanau.de available for further information.
The event not only provides valuable information, but also a platform for exchanging solutions and measures that can be taken against the increasing threats posed by natural hazards. Because awareness of these challenges must grow in order to protect our city and its citizens.