Sturmchaos in Greifswald: Tornado leaves serious damage!
Sturmchaos in Greifswald: Tornado leaves serious damage!
Greifswald, Deutschland - Today in Greifswald is characterized by dramatic circumstances. A tornado has hit the western city center and neighboring areas near the Baltic Sea and caused immense damage. With wind speeds of up to 120 km/h, the storm transformed the city landscape into a picture of chaos. According to reports from Nordkurier were discovered in the districts, which now has a potential threat represents for the residents.
The numbers speak for themselves: branches are broken by the tree tops and some trampolines were thrown over 200 meters through the city. Cars have also been hit by falling branches, and there were considerable damage to trees, especially on the wall. The Langen Straße and Karl-Marx-Platz, where the construction keepers of the building yard took numerous backup cuts, were particularly affected to ensure traffic safety.
Extensive damage in the Stadtforst
The storm low, which also bears the name Nadia, not only left its mark in the city center. The city forester Bent Knoll reports that no forest area in Greifswald remained unaffected. The damage is massive: trees have been torn down, hang in other trees or have even been torn down. In addition, in a press release from Greifswald.de that the damage far exceeds the annual strikes and that numerous forest pieces are inevitable.
The continued cleanup could take months. In this context, the number of 67 missions of the fire brigade and technical relief organization (THW) is particularly alarming. These missions mainly focused on protecting fallen trees and loose components that had fallen from roofs. Streets such as Stralsunder Straße and Koitenhäger Landstrasse had to be closed for hours to ensure the safety of road users.
long -term challenges from climate change
In view of the storm damage, the question of the long -term effects of climate change also arises on storm frequency. A report by Waldwissen shows that the past 20 years have brought extreme damage in the German forest. The forecasts are inconsistent, and while there are no clear indications of an increase in the storms, a regional north shift of winter storms in particular could endanger northern Germany.The city administration of Greifswald has already commissioned an external expert to investigate the damage to a heavy linden tree on the wall. The tree has suffered tension tears in the above stem area and could be at risk due to the root problems in its stability. The aim of the city remains to maintain the tree if possible, for which a precautionary shortage was carried out.
The current situation is an impressive example of the unpredictability of nature and the challenges that arise from climate change. In times like this, it is important to meet willingness and provision to minimize future damage and to ensure the safety of all citizens.
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