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Hahntennjoch under mud: heavy rain causes mudslides!
Heavy rain on June 3, 2025 led to mudslides on Hahntennjoch. The L 266 was temporarily closed, but is now passable again.
Hahntennjoch under mud: heavy rain causes mudslides!
On June 3, 2025, intense heavy rain, accompanied by hail, led to a mudslide in the area of Hahntennjochstrasse (L 266) in the municipality of Pfafflar. This extreme weather situation caused significant traffic disruptions as the road was covered in rubble and hail over a length of around 15 meters. The mudslide made it impossible to drive on the road in both directions, which led to increased attention from traffic authorities. The road maintenance department was quickly on the scene and began clearing the road, which lasted until around 9:20 p.m. Thanks to this quick reaction, Hahntennjochstrasse was reopened to traffic on the morning of June 4, 2025, as 5min.at reported.
The Hahntennjoch incident is part of a series of extreme weather events that have struck Europe in the past. Many of these extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall or storm surges, left devastating consequences. Historical examples range from cold snaps and famines to massive floods that claimed tens of thousands of lives. Events such as the Julian flood in 1164 and the great famine between 1315 and 1322 cost millions of lives. This demonstrates Europe's vulnerability to extreme climatic phenomena, which can be triggered by various factors such as volcanic activity or climatic anomalies, as Wikipedia notes.
Current developments and outlook
The restoration of traffic on Hahntennjochstraße after the incident is a positive sign for the area's infrastructure. At the same time, it reminds residents and travelers how quickly weather conditions can change and the impact they have on daily traffic. Measures are important in the region to inform the population about upcoming weather events and to make appropriate preparations.
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