Storm in MV: quiet night despite the threatening heavy rain!

Storm in MV: quiet night despite the threatening heavy rain!

in northern Germany, more precisely in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Ostholstein, the severe weather warnings of the German Weather Service (DWD) have caused all sorts of excitement. As ndr , the night and today's morning remained largely quiet. There are no special occurrences in Rostock and the surrounding area, and the police report a normal volume without any major damage.

The warnings that were issued before extreme rains in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and other affected regions such as Saxony and Brandenburg scoured. Last Sunday, a maximum warning level for areas between Rostock and Stralsund as well as parts of the Baltic island of Rügen was pronounced, with rainfall of up to 140 liters per square meter within a short time. Such relationships directly to the account of deep "Isaac", which ensures unstable and rainy weather in northern Germany.

forecasts and preparations

The weather forecast is also anything but rosy: According to the current conditions, there are isolated thunderstorms and rains to be expected in the coming days. The weather conditions ensure a constant change of clouds, sun and sometimes heavy rain showers. The temperatures will fluctuate between 20 and 26 degrees.

The counties have already prepared for possible operations, the rescue control centers have been increased as a precaution and the technology put through its paces. In Rostock, the population was informed about a warning app, and the campsites on the Baltic Sea have also prepared for the ongoing rains.

Caution is required

In particular, drivers have to adjust to treacherous conditions. According to Tagesschau the risk of flooding, aquaplaning and landslide in the affected regions is high. In addition, further warnings have been issued in some areas until today. This applies in particular to Northwest Mecklenburg and Ludwigslust-Parchim.

Not only in MV the weather left its mark. In other affected areas, such as Vogtland in Saxony, the Autobahn 72 had to be closed due to floods. Weather conditions also have an impact on the world of events: a planned concert by Robbie Williams in Berlin was postponed to a later appointment due to the storms.

Overall, the situation in northern Germany is tense, but a calm morning in Rostock could give hope that the worst scenarios will fail. However, the emergency services and authorities remain vigilant in order to be able to react quickly, the weather conditions should be tightened.