The main benefits of the water corridor Danube-Oder-Elbe in the sphere of flood protection is based both in the transformation of flood waves (reduction of peak flows) and also in increasing the throughput of flood flow critical points, which occurs due to insufficient capacity of the river beds to the most serious flood damage. Using the synergies of technical works and natural retention areas can be effectively and nearly eliminate the adverse effects of natural floods, even big ones, the so-called centennial. Therefore it is necessary to treat the flood measures comprehensively. Water corridor Danube-Oder-Elbe offers association funds from multiple sources for maximum benefit and return.

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