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Published on 3 July 2018

Gap in flood protection closed: New map on surface runoff

Bern, 3.7.2018 - Switzerland now has a new nationwide surface runoff map, another important instrument for flood prevention. This hazard causes up to 50% of the damage from flooding. The map was produced jointly by the public and private sectors. Switzerland is now better equipped to deal with the consequences of global warming which is associated with more frequent and intense heavy rainfall.