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River floods are expected to become more frequent by mid-century, and rainstorms and coastal flooding by the end of the century From storms to flash floods, extreme weather events are becoming more common in Europe,… Read More

With climate change firmly on the agenda, investors are increasingly hesitant to fund infrastructure projects that aren’t future-proofed  In our connected world, any disruption to infrastructure ripples through society. But vital infrastructure such as transport… Read More

A tool combining expert judgements, discussions and also mathematical models enables decision makers to better prepare for the impact of extreme weather Flash floods or landslides, blackouts or the breakdown of public transport are just… Read More

Researchers are analysing specific weather events from the past in an attempt to draw more general conclusions on how to anticipate those to come. The precious data obtained should also help mitigate the impact of… Read More

Natural disasters do not stop at national borders. Early warning, better preparedness and coordinated action on a European level are necessary to cope with the impact of severe weather on infrastructure and people. In summer… Read More

Railways and public transport systems are particularly vulnerable to thunderstorms. But early warning remains a challenge, which makes it hard for operators to take adequate measures With summertime and heat waves approaching, thunderstorms are becoming… Read More

RAIN participated to the 6th European Transport Research Conference, held in Warsaw, Poland from 18th – 21st April 2016 () and attended by approx 2500 professionals in the transportation industry. Professor Alan O’Connor participated on behalf of RAIN… Read More

Assessing the social and economic impact of power outages caused by extreme weather helps decision makers and grid operators in Europe take adequate measures to ensure future power supply In January 2005, a severe storm… Read More