Severe storm: Berlin and Brandenburg in a state of emergency!

Severe storm: Berlin and Brandenburg in a state of emergency!

Berlin, Deutschland - On June 27, 2025, a heavy thunderstorm with violent heavy rain and storm over Berlin and Brandenburg raged. The fire brigade in the capital had to deploy around 750 weather -related missions to cope with the damage that was massive, especially in northwestern Berlin. District parts such as North Spandau, Heiligensee and Tegel were particularly affected, where the emergency services found many fallen trees and uprooted plants. For example, 16 trees fell at Konradshöhe. Deutschlandfunk reports that numerous forest areas are partially blocked, since there is still a risk of falling branches.

Another alarming aspect of the storm are the numerous injuries. According to n-tv , a cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in Potsdam as they met from a falling tree top became. There were also serious incidents in Heiligensee: a pedestrian was hit by a falling tree, and a driver was buried under another tree. Fortunately, all three injured people were quickly transported to hospitals.

effects on S-Bahn traffic

The S-Bahn is also significantly affected by the storms. The traffic was stopped again, for the second time this week. Brocks and trees block the tracks, which means that operations are severely restricted in certain areas. The replacement bus traffic should offer people north of the Tegel and Schönholz train stations an Alternative to at least remain reasonably mobile. In the evening, the company on most lines was partially resumed, but many routes in the north continue to be blocked.

The German Weather Service warns of hurricane -like gusts that have reached speeds of up to 110 km/h. In urban areas, this can not only lead to property damage, but also endanger human life. A 55-year-old woman in the Spandauer Forst died in the previous week when she was hit by a falling tree, which again proves how serious the dangers that work out of nature.

natural disaster in a larger context

In addition to the current incidents, it is important to keep an eye on the frequency and intensity of such natural events. According to various sources, including a report on Statista , natural disasters are reinforced by weather phenomena and geological activities, which is often associated with climate change. Such extreme events are increasing in terms of both the affected population and economic damage worldwide. The growing threat from storms and other natural disasters requires a rethink in the planning and preparation of the cities.

The cleanup in Berlin and Brandenburg are currently in full swing. Fire brigade, THW and numerous volunteers are on duty to remove the damage and to restore the security of the citizens: inside as soon as possible. It remains to be seen how the situation is evolved and whether the measures taken by the measures taken for future natural events.