Storm Ziros devastates Berlin: tragic death in Ahrensfelde!

Storm Ziros devastates Berlin: tragic death in Ahrensfelde!

On June 24, 2025, the storm “Ziros” hit Berlin and Brandenburg with full force. The region was hit with strong wind gusts of up to 108 km/h, causing chaos on the roads and in residential areas. Loud Moz.de Numerous trees fell, branches fell and roads were blocked. The fire brigades in Ahrensfelde, Bernau and Panketal were in constant use to repair the damage and eliminate sources of danger.

In Ahrensfelde, the town most affected, 80 fire departments were active. The municipality currently offers the option of reporting damage online in order to better support the population. Fortunately, no major damage was reported on private property, but residents took a critical look at tree care, which the fire chief nevertheless put into perspective and cited the drought as the causal problem. In Bernau, too, the fire brigade was busy with 29 missions, mainly due to fallen branches.

Injuries and tragedies

However, the consequences of the storm were not without loss. There were several serious incidents in Berlin alone. A woman was tragically killed in her car by a falling tree branch. There were also deaths from falling trees in Hakenfelde, Spandau and in Brandenburg Havelland. At least three people suffered life-threatening injuries, including a cyclist who was hit on Clayallee and another person who was injured by a tree hitting her car, like the Berlin newspaper reported.

Fire brigade operations in Berlin exceeded the 500 mark by the evening, while the city was in a state of emergency. Local public transport was severely affected: the S-Bahn temporarily stopped all traffic, and subway and bus lines were also affected. The route between Berlin and Hamburg had to be closed for several hours because a fallen tree blocked the tracks.

Weather warnings and forecasts

The storm “Ziros” was detected by meteorologists Severe Weather Center accompanied with appropriate warnings. These include both advance warnings and acute storm warnings, which are divided into three levels depending on intensity. Such detailed forecasts are important not only for private individuals, but also for the construction industry and agriculture.

What's left to say? This storm has once again shown how important it is to pay attention to warnings and prepare for unpredictable weather conditions. There continue to be reports of damage and firefighters remain on duty to ensure the safety of the public. Citizens in the affected areas are asked to be particularly careful, especially on footpaths and cycle paths.

A sad day for many that reminds us that nature is sometimes unpredictable.