Violent storms: Berlin in chaos! Two dead and numerous injured!

Violent storms: Berlin in chaos! Two dead and numerous injured!

In the late afternoon of June 26, 2025, the skies over Germany erupted in violent storms that had devastating effects, especially in Berlin and other regions. The storm not only brought gusts of up to 108 km/h, but also heavy rain, which led to a temporary standstill of S-Bahn traffic in the capital. Numerous fallen trees and falling branches blocked the tracks, resulting in many trains having to wait at the nearest stations. While some trains, such as the S45 and S46, have resumed regular operations, the S9 only remained in operation between BER Airport and Treptower Park, as other routes were blocked by fallen trees. The Berlin fire brigade was on duty around the clock and reported over 580 missions by 8:30 p.m., which were very busy.

Unfortunately, there were also tragic reports, as two people died in Berlin due to the extreme weather conditions. A woman in Potsdam suffered life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a falling tree while riding her bicycle. Furthermore, numerous fire brigade operations were registered near Dingelstädt in Thuringia due to a wind storm and fallen trees, which meant that the emergency services were under great strain. A man also suffered serious injuries from the falling branches.

Weather hazards and developments

As the German Weather Service (DWD) emphasizes, red alert was previously declared in several districts. There was a threat of tornadoes in Munich and some Bavarian districts, and violent thunderstorms moved from west to east across Germany. Differences in warning levels also affected Hesse, where red alert levels were issued for five districts. According to today's severe weather report, the conditions now appear to be slowly stabilizing, so that no district is no longer on red alert. However, stiff gusts and isolated thunderstorms are still expected overnight and Friday, particularly in the north and east of the country. The weather is expected to calm down in the coming hours, while in the south the weather situation remains unstable.

The storm front that originated from a low over Iceland is moving further east. Users on wetterfähren.de can keep up to date with upcoming developments and weather warnings. While the storm severely affected the capital, the Altmark in Saxony-Anhalt was also on the defensive due to numerous emergency calls and weather-related incidents.

Overall, it is clear that the severe weather conditions can severely impact not only the infrastructure, but also the lives of its residents. It remains to be hoped that citizens in the severely affected regions will quickly return to normality and that the damage can be repaired soon.

For further information on current situation developments, we recommend the following reporting from AZ as well as the detailed analysis [Focus].