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Flood infrastructure in Germany; is it possible to prevent a flood?

Video. Is it possible to prevent a flood?

Updated: 30/09/2025 - 13:45 GMT+2

In partnership with the European Commission

Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.

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