Storm chaos in Berlin: storm causes S-Bahn standstill!

Storm chaos in Berlin: storm causes S-Bahn standstill!

What a sky over Berlin and Brandenburg! On June 26, 2025, the region was again hit by a violent storm. With wind speeds of up to 105 km/h, storms and heavy rain left their mark on many parts of the capital and its surrounding areas. The S-Bahn stopped running due to the weather, and the information available on how to resume it remains uncertain at the moment moz.de reported.

Already on June 24th, the storm “Ziros” caused numerous damage and chaos. A tragic conclusion speaks of a deceased 55-year-old woman who was hit by a falling tree in Spandauer Forst. Several people, including a cyclist and a driver, suffered life-threatening injuries. S-Bahn traffic was paralyzed for hours and around 150 trains stood still. Long-distance traffic between Berlin and Hamburg was also severely affected. As a result, the fire department was busy with over 500 missions in Berlin and more than 200 in East Brandenburg tagesschau.de reported.

Aftermath and warnings

The consequences of the storm are far from over. Damage in parks, such as the uprooting of around 20 trees in Sanssouci Park, caused not only visual damage, but also dangers due to falling branches. Experts strongly warn against entering the forests, which remain unstable. The German Weather Service (DWD) has also issued warnings about heavy rain and gale-force winds, which continues to threaten the safety of residents.

But it's not just the present that is challenging, the future will also be shaped by weather extremes. The DWD has launched its natural hazards portal, which serves as a central point of contact for current warnings and risk information. There, users can not only access current weather warnings, but also use interactive maps for individual risk assessment. This is particularly important in order to be able to react to natural events in a timely manner and to find out about preventive measures that can save lives in times of crisis, as shown on dwd.de can be read.

A look at meteorology

The current meteorological conditions should not be underestimated - the highest wind speed measured during the storm was 108 km/h, which corresponds to a wind force of 11. After the hot days before, the temperature fell below 30 degrees, and between 20 and 24 degrees are expected for the coming days. If you compare the devastating storms of recent years, such as “Xavier” in 2017 or “Anita” in 2002, it becomes clear that the population in Berlin and Brandenburg must develop resilient strategies to deal with such extreme weather events.

The situation is stable, but it remains to be seen how quickly the S-Bahn infrastructure will recover. Anyone who relies on rail should continue to be prepared for delays and cancellations. One thing is certain: the weather is doing whatever it wants at the moment and we have to be ready to react to the whims of nature.