Stormchaos in the north: Thunderstorms do devastating damage!

Stormchaos in the north: Thunderstorms do devastating damage!

Fürstenau, Deutschland - The temperatures have changed dramatically in northern Germany in the past few days. After a real heat boost, in which the hottest day of the year was measured with 38.5 degrees in Barsinghausen, cooler times are now announcing. Where exactly the heat made to the citizens: Life made life difficult inside is particularly apparent in the Emsland, where there are numerous damage caused by fallen trees. Situation in Fürstenau was particularly difficult, where a large -scale power failure dipped the residents: inside in the dark. In Lingen a tree fell directly to a soccer goal.

The effects of the thunderstorms

In the affected regions such as Oldenburg, Osterholz and Cuxhaven, fallen trees were reported, which also caused traffic disabilities on the A1 between Osnabrück and Bremen. In Ritterhude there was a fire in the roof structure of an apartment building, and streets in the Ammerland and in the Oldenburg district were flooded. Drivers reported on the A28: inside of dangerous aquaplaning. Fortunately, despite all these incidents, there have been no injuries.

The thunderstorm and storm front moved further towards Mecklenburg and the West Saxon Baltic Sea in the evening. The weather forecast for today is changing, cloudy sky with maximum values ​​between 18 and 25 degrees, while the rainfall finally pulls off. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, rain and thunderstorms are expected until noon, followed by brightening weather.

climate change unmistakable

The latest weather extremes are unfortunately not isolated cases. The German Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for several federal states, since the phenomenon of heat and storm waves in Germany should occur more frequently in the future. Tagesschau pointing out that in particular wet, warm air tends to build electrical tensions that are discharged in cold fronts or in mountains.

These developments have an impact on public health and the security of the citizens: inside. Thunderstorms can bring heavy rains and hail, which not only causes damage, but also harbors health risks. The likelihood of being hit by lightning remains low, but the consequences can be devastating. Notes from expert reports recommend that you search for protection and close windows in solid buildings.

future challenges and measures

With the beginning of the summer vacation in Lower Saxony and Bremen, traffic experts expect increased traffic jams and booking. In addition, a renovation plan for dilapidated bathrooms is presented in Hanover, and in Echem (Lüneburg district) the presentation of e-tractors and modern e-land machines took place.

The challenge that climate change brings is also considered in a wider context; The temperature values ​​are steadily increasing globally. According to the data from Federal Environment Agency in 2023, the hottest year was since the beginning of the records, with a global temperature, the almost 1.5 ° C above the pre-industrial Level lay.