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Heat wave in Berlin and Brandenburg: danger of forest fires at maximum level!
Experience the heat wave on June 22, 2025 in Teltow-Fläming and Brandenburg: maximum values, risk of forest fires and thunderstorm warnings.
Heat wave in Berlin and Brandenburg: danger of forest fires at maximum level!
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, residents in Berlin and Brandenburg are facing a hot day. With temperatures of up to35 degrees CelsiusThis Sunday could be the hottest of the year. The subtropical air that moves to us from France causes this surge of heat and causes the values in the Prignitz, Havelland, as well as the greater Berlin area and Lower Lusatia to skyrocket, reports daily news.
Already on June 15th it was announced34.8 degrees Celsiusan annual high measured in Cottbus. As if that wasn't enough, there is also a significant oneDanger of forest fires: The highest danger level applies in Brandenburg5. The reason for this is the high temperatures and the lack of rain, which dries out the soil and increases the risk. Water withdrawal bans were therefore imposed in several districts to counteract the drought.
High risk of forest fires
The weather raises an additional alarm bell: the forests in Brandenburg are susceptible to fires and have been for years. A look at the data from Federal Environment Agency shows that in 2018 and 2019 there was actually an increase in forest fires in the northeastern federal states due to extreme weather conditions. In Brandenburg the danger is 512 forest fires with an affected area of 1,674 hectares in 2019, making the region the biggest challenge in Germany.
As if that wasn't enough, there were several fires in Brandenburg on Saturday, June 21st. There were fires in Schönberg4 hectares, in Cottbus1.5 hectares, which forced the railway line to Drebkau to be closed, and at Oehna (Teltow-Fläming)1.3 hectares. The fire department warned residents in Schönberg to keep windows and doors closed. These incidents make it clear how serious the situation is.
Humid weather and thunderstorms
The weekend will remain humid and warm, on Friday temperatures rose to27 degrees Celsius. But Saturday night brought only a little cooling down to up to6 degrees Celsius, the rain stopped. The forecasts indicate that thunderstorms and heavy showers could arrive in the evening, possibly causing flooding and flooded basements RBB24 warns.
Windy conditions with possible squalls are expected on Monday, which will not exactly defuse the already critical situation. These conditions represent a major challenge for both nature and people.
Forest fires and high temperatures are as common as they are threatening. While people in Berlin and Brandenburg are preparing for a hot Sunday, the warning about the danger of fire and natural forces remains in the ears of citizens. It remains to be hoped that the thunderstorms on Monday night will bring some cooling and relief.