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Storm rages in Dresden: Fire brigade in constant operation and dramatic rescue!
Storm in Dresden on June 9th, 2025: Fire brigade on duty, rescue at the Frauenkirche, numerous storm damage and no injuries.
Storm rages in Dresden: Fire brigade in constant operation and dramatic rescue!
On Sunday, June 9, 2025, a violent storm in Dresden caused a lot of hustle and bustle and strained nerves. The fire department had its hands full and was called out a total of twelve times to remove fallen trees, broken branches and loose roof tiles. Luckily there were no injuries, but some vehicles suffered some damage T Online reported.
Nevertheless, the emergency services continued to work on Monday morning to repair the last storm damage. A situation of particular note occurred at Fetscherplatz, where a large oak branch fell onto a bar and damaged the roof. Such unpleasant storm damage is not common, but it is also not uncommon in the region.
Savior in need
Another alarming incident occurred on the viewing platform of the Frauenkirche when a 71-year-old suddenly collapsed and had to be resuscitated. Fortunately, the rescue workers, including the height rescue service, decided against a rescue via the outer dome due to the continued risk of storms. Instead, the patient was safely transported inside the building to the ambulance and immediately taken to a hospital. There is currently no information about the man's condition n-tv.
The 2023/2024 storm season, which is now taking its toll, initially remained relatively calm until a stronger storm finally hit the region. A look back at the last few months shows that there were no major storm events with speeds of over 100 km/h inland and instead more localized damage occurred, like today. The previous storms seemed to be concentrated in coastal regions, meaning that the storm in Dresden represents one of the bigger challenges.
Experts also warn that climate change is causing water levels to rise, which could only increase the impact of such weather phenomena, including on one report from Storm Weather Blog. The damage caused by last year's storm Wolfgang already amounted to around 200 million euros, which shows how serious the situation is.
Overall, it is to be hoped that the Dresden fire department and other rescue services continue to be well prepared for such unexpected weather conditions and that the citizens of their city take good care of themselves. Because when the weather turns, it can quickly become turbulent.