Evaluation of previous studies on groundwater rise and basement damage in Klagenfurt and the resulting need for action

The purpose of the research project is to improve flood risk management under conditions of climate change and changes in land surface characteristics and utilisation. In line with this objective, the following research questions arise as motives for carrying out the project: To what extent are the increased cases of damage due to groundwater ingress linked to the water levels of Lake Wörthersee? Which discharge and inflow processes are primarily controlling factors for the increased groundwater levels? And which measures are suitable for minimising the potential risk of damage?