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Storm Ziros paralyzes Berlin: Hundreds of missions and injuries!
Violent squalls on June 23, 2025 led to a state of emergency in Berlin and Brandenburg, paralyzed train traffic and injured several people.
Storm Ziros paralyzes Berlin: Hundreds of missions and injuries!
The storm “Ziros” caused excitement in Berlin and the surrounding area on June 23, 2025. Violent gusts of wind with speeds of up to 100 km/h led to all S-Bahn traffic in the capital being stopped. Fallen trees and blocked tracks were just some of the visible damage left by the force of nature. Loud daily news The extent of the destruction remains unclear for the time being.
The consequences of the storm should not be underestimated. At least two people suffered life-threatening injuries: a cyclist was hit by a falling tree in Clayallee, while a tree fell on a car in Spandau and also injured one person. The Berlin fire brigade was called to over 400 operations to bring the situation under control. This shows that the weather conditions not only significantly affected the railway, but also the daily lives of people in the capital. Many travelers also have to wait for a solution on the railway line between Berlin and Hamburg because a tree blocked the tracks T Online reported.
Impact on traffic
With the closure of the S-Bahn service, massive problems arose in local public transport. The BVG had to announce that the buses were overcrowded due to the many fallen trees and the blocked roads. Passengers were not allowed to travel as usual due to the danger of rush hour traffic, causing confusion and delays.
According to the German Weather Service, magnitudes such as the highest wind speed of 108 km/h were measured at the Free University of Berlin. Slightly elevated temperatures above 30 degrees, which had occurred in parts of the region in the past few days, have now fallen below 30 degrees. Values between 20 and 24 degrees are expected again on Tuesday, which is a small ray of hope after the stormy events.
Weather extremes and their consequences
The storm “Ziros” is not just an isolated event, but joins the debates about climate change and the increase in extreme weather conditions. According to a study by the German Weather Service There is a clear trend towards increasingly violent weather events, which are encouraged by ongoing global warming. In Germany, heat waves are increasing while severe frosts are decreasing. These changes cannot be ignored and will have a significant impact on future weather conditions.
This storm makes it clear that our compatriots in Berlin and Brandenburg are in a time of uncertainty, both in terms of the weather and their safety. The extent of the damage is not yet fully known, but the call for caution is loud and clear. All Berliners can only hope that the situation returns to normal quickly as we look forward to the warm summer days.