Severe weather warning: heavy rain makes open-air concerts tipping!

Severe weather warning: heavy rain makes open-air concerts tipping!

Brandenburg, Deutschland - On July 21, 2025, a violent weather front caused unrest in various federal states in Germany. The German Weather Service (DWD) had warned in advance of extreme rains in the east and northeast of the country. The regions of Saxony, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin were particularly affected. Warning levels were issued that stated that the most affected areas between Rostock and Stralsund and parts of the Baltic island of Rügen threatened rain quantities of 80 to 140 liters per square meter within up to twelve hours. These magnificent, but also worrying values can be compared with the rainfall from the devastating flood disaster in the Ahr Valley, Deutschlandfunk states.

Despite all the warnings, the situation in many affected regions remained comparatively quiet. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, for example, the police did not report any major damage or special missions. The hoped -for catastrophic events also failed to materialize in Berlin and Brandenburg; The fire brigades in Rostock have not registered a single assignment until 4 a.m. On the evening of July 21, there were no significant problems in the capital and the neighboring federal states, which certainly made some relief.

concerts canceled

Despite the relatively glimpse of the severe weather warnings, there were some noteworthy consequences. Open-Air concerts, including that of Robbie Williams in Berlin, were canceled due to the unpredictable weather; The new appointment should take place on Wednesday. The concert by Anna Netrebko on the Gendarmenmarkt was also affected, for which a replacement date is to be announced, as reported [https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/unwetterwarung-stargregen-100.html).

In addition to the storms in the east, another storm thwarted the plans of many people in southwestern Germany. In Mainz, thunderstorms raged, flooding and falling trees, which also affected rail traffic. Fortunately, there was no injured in a residential building in Karlsruhe due to a lightning stroke, the fire could be quickly brought under control.

outlook on the weather conditions

The forecasts of the DWD indicate that the showers and possibly also thunderstorms will continue to be predicted for the east and northeast of Germany. While further showers can be expected in the west of the country, the residents in the south of the Danube can look forward to a few more rain shower to longer sunny sections.

The DWD urgently warns of flooding, aquaplaning and landslides, which can certainly occur in the amounts of rain to be expected. Drivers are asked to be particularly careful, because the danger to life and life should not be underestimated.

The situation remains in mind. Preparations for extreme weather have already been made in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with recommendations for flood protection measures and increased control centers. One can only hope that the coming days will bring less unrest than the past.