I explore water extreme events — floods and droughts — and how they reshape our landscapes and lives | Postdoctoral researcher and science communicator @ Uni Potsdam | PhD in water security https://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.social/post/3lqwph753o727Meine KollegInnen und ich freuen uns riesig, euch endlich unseren WaX-Film vorstellen zu können. Bitte schaut rein - es lohnt sich! 🪾⛈️🌊 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jun 2025 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:f3swg52acfa4h3ncobwv3vtk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwph753o727https://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.social/post/3lnzmbnx5iy26Annegret Thieken was awarded the Plinius-Medal at the #EGU25. 🤩 Congratulations! She is not only an exceptional flood risk researcher, but also an amazing research group leader. I love being part of her team. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2025 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:f3swg52acfa4h3ncobwv3vtk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzmbnx5iy26https://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.social/post/3lnxy342i7k23Beni in Bolivia is in a state of disaster after severe flooding. In 2014, this region was also affected by an exceptional flood and impacts on water insecurity, nutritional status and health were studied in Tsimane’ communities.These lessons are useful in today’s flood response and recovery. #floods29 Apr 2025 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:f3swg52acfa4h3ncobwv3vtk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxy342i7k23https://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.social/post/3lnuamgdtsc2fA humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Bolivia after devastating floods. Around 270,000 people urgently need shelter, food, water, and sanitation. Waterborne disease risks are rising, with suspected cases of dengue and Hantavirus. Safe water in shelters is critical. #BoliviaFloods28 Apr 2025 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:f3swg52acfa4h3ncobwv3vtk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuamgdtsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/waterkaren.bsky.social/post/3lntvetogp22uWhat are the consequences when the rainy season extends beyond its usual end? In Bolivia, persistent rainfall into April — intensified by the 2024–2025 El Niño event — has contributed to severe flooding and widespread impacts. #BoliviaFloods #ElNino202528 Apr 2025 04:08 +0000at://did:plc:f3swg52acfa4h3ncobwv3vtk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lntvetogp22u