Sturm Ziros shocked Potsdam: a dead and 500 fire brigade missions!
Sturm Ziros shocked Potsdam: a dead and 500 fire brigade missions!
On Monday, June 26, 2025, Sturm caused devastating consequences both in Brandenburg and Berlin. A tragic death and numerous injuries were registered, while over 500 fire brigade operations were necessary to deal with the damage. Under the operations there was also a fatal incident in the Spandauer Forst, where a tree fell on a car. The storm brought wind speeds of up to 108 km/h, which corresponds to wind force 11. This reported, among other things, the rbb24.
in Potsdam, a 57-year-old was hit by a fallen tree on Thursday-a terrible event that illustrates the drama of the weather. Due to the violent gusts of wind, there were not only fallen trees, but also disorders in rail traffic and several fires that were probably caused by lightning strikes. The exact number of damage caused is currently still being determined, but initial assessments indicate several hundred missions. The German Weather Service (DWD) published a warning of severe gusts of wind at 9:53 a.m.
misjudgments and criticism
The Berlin Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) said in a video conference that she was facing the “misjudgment” of the DWD. According to the MAZ-ONLINE was there in one. the operations continued to stop. The DWD tries to defend themselves against these allegations. Thomas Endrulat, the head of the Potsdam branch, said that the institution only delivered predictions and does not take its own measures. He also emphasized the personal responsibility of the citizens in dealing with the warnings.
The warnings of the DWD are followed by strict guidelines: they require an assessment regarding the strength of the event, the period and the affected region. Predicts for dangerous storms could be made a maximum of one day in advance, while thunderstorm warnings can often only be given hours in advance. This methodology leaves space for surprises, such as the weak thunderstorm, which led off in front of Berlin and led to catastrophic consequences.
severe weather warnings at a glance
The Storm Center offers a comprehensive overview of storm warnings in Germany, from storm to heavy rain, thunderstorms and black ice. The DWD gives its warnings a clear structure: severe weather warnings are divided into four stages, from general warnings to "extreme storms". There are preliminary warnings that can be issued up to 48 hours in advance, and acute warnings that confirm the arrival of a natural risk.
The storm "Ziros" left significant traces in many regions and raised the questions about the weather forecast. The need for faster measures and sufficient warnings will continue to be discussed, while the affected communities now have to deal with the consequences of this unpredictable weather event.
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