Flood aid until the end of June: Secure up to 5,700 euros now!

Flood aid until the end of June: Secure up to 5,700 euros now!

Europa - On May 27, 2025, flood victims, which were created by the devastating floods in September 2024, face the important period to submit their applications for state aid money until June 30, 2025. These financial support was initiated to reduce the stress due to temporary living solutions and necessary renovation work.

according to kosmo.at can apply for households, the main residence of which is affected by the floods for temporary accommodations. There is also a one -off support of 2,200 euros, which is specially intended for renovation measures in the main residence.

Details for the application

The application is uncomplicated and free of charge. Potential recipients should ensure that you have all the necessary documents in order to complete the process in good time.

In recent years, Europe has experienced numerous flood events that underline the urgency of such aid measures. Climate change and the associated weather extremes have led to flood events increasing, which increases the number of households affected.

historical flood events in Europe

an analysis on BildungsServer.de shows that floods in Europe is not a new problem. In the recent past, there have been considerable flooding, such as in East and southern Germany in June 2013 or in Poland in spring 2010. In 2002, too, Germany and the Czech Republic had serious floods that demanded numerous lives and caused great damage to property.

• Rhine flood 1993: 600 million US $
• Elbe flood 2002: 39 dead, $ 14 billion in property damage
• flood 1997 on the Oder: 115 dead, $ 5.9 billion in property damage

The last decades have been the most flooding in 500 years, which illustrates the vulnerability of the European population compared to such natural events. At the same time, however, there was also progress in flood protection that have led to a decline in fatalities by 4.6% since 1950

causes and consequences of floods

The causes of floods are complex. An increase in the population and the expansion of infrastructures in endangered areas increasingly leads to a higher risk. Heavy rain events are often the result of long, persistent precipitation, reinforced by climatic changes. Climate models indicate that the likelihood of more intensive precipitation increases in a warmer world.

The factual situation on the economic effects of floods is also worrying. Annual damage caused by flood in the 27 EU countries around 2010 amounted to around 6.4 billion euros. These developments make it clear how important it is that those affected apply for help in good time to reduce the financial pressure and to secure the infrastructure.