Natural risks

A severe storm or thunderstorm can be devastating and cause a lot of damage.

Several factors cause rivers to overflow their banks.

A cold snap is a period in which temperatures remain below freezing.

The impact of a heat wave depends on its duration and temperature.

A drought is a period when there is much less rainfall than usual.

A shortage of drinking water can have various causes.

In our country, earthquakes are rather rare, but occasionally they cause damage.

Every year there are periods where there is a fire risk in forest and natural areas.

Invasive exotics are species that are not found naturally in our regions.

Some risks from space are out of our control.