Chaos in the southwest: Ex-hurricane Kirk brings trees to fall!

Chaos in the southwest: Ex-hurricane Kirk brings trees to fall!

In the southwest of Germany, tumultuous conditions are currently being triggered by the former hurricane "Kirk". This storm not only brings windy gusts, but also massive effects on rail traffic and has already drawn numerous fire brigade operations.

from Stuttgart there are alarming reports on fallen trees and interrupted railway lines. The S-Bahn connection between Vaihingen in the district of Ludwigsburg and Filderstadt in the Esslingen district had to be stopped due to a damaged overhead line. According to media reports, replacement traffic on buses was organized in order not to let travelers down. However, rail traffic remains impaired in several regions of southwestern Germany, since tracks in Freudenstadt and Tübingen are also blocked by fallen trees.

fire brigade in continuous use

The police report more than 30 fire brigade missions in the early morning. Especially in the regions around Freiburg and Offenburg there were numerous cases of fallen trees that blocked the streets considerably. In Freiburg, the fire brigade had to move out seven times due to stormy conditions. The continued threat from the storm does not seem over yet, and the emergency services are under constant pressure.

In addition, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of possible hurricane gusts in large parts of Baden-Württemberg. The predictions state that Stuttgart and other parts of the federal state could be severely affected on Thursday. Experts assume that the effects of "Kirk" will be even longer.

The situation is a challenge for the local authorities. It remains to be seen how the storm develops and which additional measures will be necessary to ensure the safety of the population. More details about the location and possibly new developments are expected in the coming hours, and observers can react intently to official updates, as reported on www.schwaebische-post.de .