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Chaos in Chemnitz: squalls block roads and trains!
Violent squalls and heavy rain cause chaos in Chemnitz: roads and trains affected, several fire brigade operations.
Chaos in Chemnitz: squalls block roads and trains!
Today, June 23, 2025, a severe storm in Chemnitz and the surrounding area is causing significant traffic problems. Gusty winds caused both tracks and roads to be blocked. The Einsiedel district was particularly affected, where the Chemnitz-Aue regional train connection was not accessible for several hours, and a street also had to be closed. After intensive clearing work, train traffic was reopened in the evening, but the clean-up work is still ongoing diesachsen.de reported.
Numerous trees fell in the Erzgebirgskreis, leading to a complete closure of a road near Zschopau. Several other trees were reported unstable in this region, creating additional obstacles. Another worrying report comes from Pockau-Lengefeld: There was a power outage there, which was also due to the gusts of wind. By early evening, a total of at least 23 fire service operations had been recorded, fortunately with no reports of injuries.
Memories of past weather extremes
Only last year, on August 15, 2024, Chemnitz was hit by a similar storm. At that time, heavy rains turned streets into raging streams and many trees snapped under the force of the storm. The fire brigade was constantly on duty to clear flooded streets. Jagdschänkenstrasse, for example, was closed to traffic while emergency services drained the water into the overloaded sewer system. One incident was particularly dramatic: a BMW got stuck in a puddle and had to be rescued. Although there were no injuries, the dangers of extreme weather events are clearly noticeable tag24.de determines.
The last few years have shown that extreme weather events, such as storms and heat waves, are increasing in Germany. According to a study by the German Weather Service, such phenomena are being exacerbated by global warming. While many regions are struggling with record temperatures, the likelihood of cold winters and severe frosts is decreasing. New temperature records are increasingly likely in some areas of Germany, which poses new challenges for the population. These developments are also becoming visible through regional shifts in areas where such challenges have previously been less present. You can read more about this in the DWD's analyses here.
The storm shows once again that we have to prepare for extreme weather events. While the clearance teams are working in Chemnitz, it remains to be seen what further effects this storm will have. Residents are urged to exercise caution and stay updated on current developments.