Deaths and chaos: Storm in Berlin exposes S-Bahn traffic!

Deaths and chaos: Storm in Berlin exposes S-Bahn traffic!

Berlin, Deutschland - A serious storm hit Berlin on June 23, 2025 and put the city into a state of emergency. Strong stormbos ​​with speeds of up to 108 km/h not only led to massive destruction, but also to a tragic death and several injured people. According to Zeit , the important railway line between Berlin and Hamburg was closed for several hours. Long -distance trains that were to be diverted via Stendal also failed.

The traffic only slowly rolled up again from 8 p.m., but only on two shortened S-Bahn lines. From 9:30 p.m., some S-Bahn lines could be put back into operation under restricted conditions. Canceled or late connections on many routes caused resentment among travelers, especially since the entire S-Bahn network was blocked by fallen trees.

weather warnings and forecasts

The storm headquarters warned in advance of the extreme weather conditions. In an overview map, the dangers from storms and heavy rain were announced, and the expected wind speeds of over 100 km/h in large parts of East Germany were also subject. The preliminary warnings were categorized under various warning levels in order to provide the population to the best possible way, explains Storm Center .

The evening, according to forecasts, brings with it a weather calming, but it remains unclear when the regular traffic will be finally restored. The city remains on alert. Even if the storm events subside, the traces in Berlin have already been left deep. It remains to be seen how quickly everyday life will normalize again after these natural forces.