A Scorching, Dry Spring in Berlin and Brandenburg
Uncommonly dry early spring observed across Berlin and Brandenburg regions. - Dry and arid spring unfolds in Berlin and Brandenburg
Hey there! The spring this year in both Berlin and Brandenburg has been quite a phenomenon, according to meteorologists. Those sun rays were unrelenting, and rainfall? Violently scarce! The German Weather Service (DWD) noted that only 57 liters of rain per square meter made it to Berlin, and 62 liters to Brandenburg. That's less than half the usual dose! DWD called it an "extreme low value" for Berlin.
Got your history buff hat on? Between 1961 and 1990, the average rainfall in both federal states was around 130 liters per square meter. Comparing this to the past allows experts like the DWD to measure long-term climate change.
In the heart of Berlin, the heat was on with an average temperature of 10.7 degrees Celsius. In Brandenburg, they squeezed by with 9.9 degrees. April was mercilessly warm, setting new records. Berlin-Marzahn clocked in at 27.4 degrees mid-April, while Coshen and Cottbus reached a sizzling 28.4 degrees!
Sunshine hour? A resounding yes! Both Berlin and Brandenburg enjoyed a staggering 700 hours of sunshine. Compare that to the 507-hour average between 1961 and 1990, and you'd be showering in sunbeams!
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- Climate Change
The unusual dry spring in both Berlin and Brandenburg, as confirmed by DWD, has raised concerns about climate change, given that the recorded rainfall was significantly lower than the historical average. This season, Berlin saw only 57 liters of rain per square meter, while Brandenburg received 62 liters, both lower than half the usual amount.
Amidst the record-setting temperatures this spring, environmental scientists watch closely to determine the long-term effects on the region's ecosystems, requiring a deep understanding of both weather patterns and climate-change mitigation strategies, as outlined in the community policy for environmental science.
