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Storm chaos in Stendal: Fire departments in constant use!
Heavy rain and thunderstorms devastate Stendal: over 280 missions for the fire brigade, damage to campsites and traffic affected.
Storm chaos in Stendal: Fire departments in constant use!
Violent storms kept people in Saxony-Anhalt in suspense on Thursday and left a picture of devastation in Stendal. The German Weather Service had already issued warnings of strong thunderstorms and storms in advance, which later turned out to be absolutely justified. The situation became particularly dramatic at one campsite when fallen trees damaged several tents and caravans. The situation in the Altmark was also tense.
According to information from Day24 The control center reported over 280 missions in Stendal and Salzwedel by the evening. Many trees had to be removed that had fallen on cars, gazebos and streets. The fire brigade was in continuous operation for hours, but the extent of the damage and possible injuries initially remained unclear.
Extensive damage and traffic chaos
The damage was not only limited to the campsite. From uprooted trees to snapped power lines, the destruction was enormous. Videos and images circulating on social media illustrate the extent of the storm disaster. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, but the emergency services were still on duty to cover any possible damage.
However, the storm did not only have impacts on land. Deutsche Bahn reported significant disruptions on the high-speed line between Hanover and Berlin, where overhead lines were damaged. An ICE train from Berlin to Cologne had to be rerouted, which led to massive delays and train cancellations. The Salzlandkreis was also one of the hardest hit areas; The fire brigade and rescue services reported numerous operations here.
Weather forecasts and outlook
The MDR reports that the thunderstorms will clear on the first night and temperatures will drop to a pleasant 19 to 24 degrees. However, meteorologists are expecting summery, hot and dry weather again on Sunday. The warnings of further storms could concern us again in the coming days.
The warning situation is constantly updated, like the weather portal Weather online informed. For the whole of Germany, even at city and district level, warnings of thunderstorms, storms and rain are available in different levels in order to raise awareness among the population. Many are now hoping that the next weather events will be more peaceful and that the clean-up work in Stendal can move forward quickly.