Storms rage in Northern Germany: Fire brigade in constant operation!

Storms rage in Northern Germany: Fire brigade in constant operation!

The weather situation over northern Germany remains tense, even if it appears to be slowly calming down. The NDR reports that heavy rain continues to fall in parts of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the affected regions in Lower Saxony, especially in the northeast, suffered from the heavy rainfall. In the municipalities of the Harburg district, including Seevetal, Winsen, Rosengarten and Neu Wulmstorf, the fire brigade reacted promptly and had around 100 operations between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. These operations mainly involved pumping out numerous cellars and closing streets. Fortunately, no injuries or major property damage were recorded.

The situation in Lower Saxony was serious, as similar levels of operations were recorded in Buxtehude and Horneburg. In the Hamburg district of Langenbek, the Engelbek stream also overflowed its banks, which led to the evacuation of some houses and the securing of them with sandbags. Despite the dramatic circumstances, the DWD continues to report very heavy rain in the Mecklenburg Lake District and Vorpommern-Greifswald districts, especially until the afternoon, where losses of up to 35 liters per square meter are expected. Fortunately, the forecast for Thursday shows that cloudy weather, showers and thunderstorms are to be expected, with temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees.

Fire department measures and effects

Overall, the night remained comparatively calm for many regions, as the German Weather Service (DWD) reports, without any major incidents. The authorities from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania reported heavy rain, but without any special operations or damage. The DWD had declared the highest warning level for some areas between Rostock and Stralsund and parts of the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, but the Rostock fire department did not report a single incident at 4:00 a.m. This shows that in some areas the rainfall was lower than originally feared.

In order to better understand the situation, the severe weather center offers an overview map that shows current severe weather warnings and weather advisories for Germany. Different warning levels are classified here: from advance warnings, which are announced up to 48 hours in advance, to acute warnings, which confirm the occurrence of a natural hazard. This information is available around the clock and is intended to help the population and authorities prepare for possible dangers.

Further developments and forecasts

The forecasts for Thursday and the coming weekend show that the weather situation is stabilizing, even if storms and the risk of lightning remain possible in Lower Saxony until the start of the week. In the western region of Germany, reports suggest that showers will return, while south of the Danube, longer sunny spells can be expected.

Overall, residents in the affected regions were warned to remain vigilant and pay attention to current weather reports. While some areas have been hit by the heavy rains and their consequences, there is hope for improvement in the coming days. Stay informed and plan your activities according to the weather conditions.

For detailed information on current warnings and weather situations, visit the website NDR, daily news and Severe Weather Center.