Storm low meets Saxony-Anhalt: Fire brigade in continuous use!

Storm low meets Saxony-Anhalt: Fire brigade in continuous use!

The citizens in Saxony-Anhalt were surprised by stormy weather early on Sunday morning, which caused considerable inconvenience in some areas. Several fire departments had to move out due to fallen trees and fallen branches. The Stendal area and the Jerichower Land were particularly affected.

The Stendal police inspection received numerous calls from concerned citizens between six and seven o'clock, who reported objects that were blown through the streets. These storm damage temporarily led to traffic disruptions, but the streets are now free again. The weather not only brought about fallen trees, but also dangerous situations on the streets.

missions through stormy conditions

on Autobahn 14 in Saalekreis, a car was recorded by a violent wind gust, which led to it was pushed off the road to the left and crashed into the middle protection plank. Fortunately, all four occupants - three adults and a toddler - were only slightly injured and taken to the hospital for further treatment by the rescue workers.

For the people in Saxony-Anhalt, Sunday was anything but pleasant. The storm deep has taken serious measures in the region, while the emergency services were deployed around the clock to eliminate the damage. The German Weather Service (DWD) had published a warning of level 2 of striking weather, which means that the risk of accidents and injuries is increased.

In several regions of the country, such as Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Mansfeld-Südharz, warned of lightning strikes, falling objects, aquaplaning and hail. These warnings were not lightly. Until the evening, warnings of hurricane -like gusts continue to apply in the Harz.

The weather -related challenges have made numerous emergency services on alert and emphasize the need for road users to adapt to possible difficulties. Experience shows that such a state of weather can be dangerous for road traffic safety and the general security of the population. Information about the current situation and possible effects of the weather will continue to be provided by the responsible bodies to inform the citizens in the best possible way.

Although the streets are now free again, it remains to be seen how the weather situation will develop. The residents of Saxony-Anhalt should continue to find out about current weather warnings and take precautions to ensure that they remain healthy and safe.