Storm low Ziros demands deaths: Berlin in the state of emergency!
Storm low Ziros demands deaths: Berlin in the state of emergency!
Schönwalde, Deutschland - storm low "Ziros" caused devastating damage in Berlin and Brandenburg on June 24, 2025. With catastrophic hurricane gusts that reached wind speeds of up to 108 km/h, the storm ensured an intensive and dangerous weather conditions. Two people died and several people were seriously injured when trees rushed to the streets and fortunately on cars. "It was a horror night," a resident describes the situation. The fire brigade had to call out a state of emergency and recorded over 500 missions throughout the city. According to [Merkur] (https://www.merkur.de/deutschland/zios-verheerende-unwetternacht-in-de- and-hinder-sturm-storm-zr-93798941.html), the S-Bahn lines were largely paralyzed until late in the evening, which led to massive disabilities in the transport network. The deadly incident in Schönwalde (Havelland) was particularly tragic, where several people were seriously injured by the falling branches and falling trees. A cyclist was seriously injured on the Zehlendorfer Clayallee, and crashes from branches were also cramped in the Tegel forest. These incidents are part of a worrying trend in extreme weather conditions in Germany, as the German Weather Service (DWD) summarizes after the Sturm.
extreme weather events in focus
In a current investigation, the DWD indicates the increased probability that extreme weather events, such as the storms triggered by ziros, will occur more frequently in the coming years. Within Germany, these changes due to global warming, which affects more and more areas, are well documented. This is also evident in a clear increase in heat waves and the decline of strict frosts-a development that is classified as an increase in the attribution study presented by dwd.The Sturm of June 24th is not the first incident of this kind. As early as 2021, people in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate experienced harmful flood events. The forecasts for the summer months indicate a warmer summer, which - according to the assessments of the DWD - will also be associated with new weather phenomena. The south of Germany is set for increased risk of thunderstorms due to the heat.
A look into the future
The development of temperatures in Germany shows a disturbing tendency. Extreme temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius could lead to the achievement of a heat piral that will change the weather. While the probabilities for new temperature records increase, there is a clear view that such weather extremes will increase not only in the south, but throughout Germany. This not only benefits the warm weather, but also burdens the weather. This is also the reason why the DWD is already forecast for the north and east of Germany "slightly changeable and windy" at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
The message is clear: Even if we like to sweat under the summer heat, we should prepare for the challenges that arise from the climatic changes. As the current events related to storm low "Ziros" show, great focus is on preparing for such extreme weather conditions to improve security measures and minimize the risk of the population.
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