A rainwater retention basin, part of the "sponge city" concept adopted for the 52 degree Nord residential complex, is seen in Berlin 's Grunau district on May 17, 2024. BERLIN: In two years' time, a massive hole in the heart of Berlin will become the German capital's biggest reservoir, capturing an increasingly precious resource - water.
But in 2018, the city adopted a"paradigm change" and is now finding ways to store rainwater to both combat drought and prevent flash floods. At the same time, Berlin has faced severe water shortages in recent years as drought conditions in the capital leave the ground too dry to absorb sudden and strong rainfall.
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