Angry storm: Bremen under water - fire brigade fights against nature forces!

Angry storm: Bremen under water - fire brigade fights against nature forces!

The storm sent the Bremen fire brigade to a trot on Sunday night. Around ten missions were recorded, mainly because of the broken trees and broken branches. Fortunately, there were no injuries, which is always a bright spot in such weather conditions. The A27 in the direction of Bremerhaven had to be closed at times, especially the Schwanewede exit was affected, as floods caused massive disabilities. In addition to Bremen, the regional fire brigades also reported numerous missions that documented the extensive work of the rescuers that stormy night.  daily news

in Beverstedt, in the nearby district of Cuxhaven, a residential building caught fire, which, according to initial information, may have been lit by a lightning strike. The Fonsstock Festival in Nordenham, Wesermarsch district, also had to be ended prematurely due to the adverse weather conditions. The region around Osterholz also reported an increased number of operations, which illustrates the extent of the storm.

heavy rain and its consequences

The heavy rain was particularly alarming in Bremen and Bremerhaven. Affected districts such as Woltmershausen, Neustadt and Walle stood under water to the basement windows. The fire brigade had their hands full: around 400 missions were counted in Bremen, while around 30 missions were reported in Bremerhaven. As a precaution, basements were pumped out, with the fire brigade mainly active in critical locations. Within a short time, up to 60 liters of rain per square meter fell, which corresponds to a monthly rainfall. This made some underpasses impassable, and the buses and trams had to switch to diversions because the tracks were under water. Buten and inland

The damage caused by the heavy rain did not just pass the substance of the buildings. The railway line between Bremen and Bremerhaven was also disturbed by a lightning strike, which led to hours of delays. Bus traffic was set up as a replacement between Stubben and Bremerhaven to help the affected traveler. So it happened that some trains had to stop their journey at previous stations, while others had to avoid the tracks. Buten and inland

outlook and warnings

The Federal Office of Cartography has published a heavy rain note card that indicates dangers from floods. This card is based on different analyzes and documents heavy rain events that can potentially lead to similar scenarios. Of course, all of this information is without guarantee, and the population is asked to remain vigilant. Berliner Data

So it is to be hoped that the coming days will be less stormy and wet. We wish you a good hand in the weather and hope in a clear view and sunny hours in the next few weeks!