Damaging Storm Hits Berlin, Tegeler Forest Affected
Heavy forest destruction reported in Berlin following storm incident
After a series of storms in a short span, Berlin succumbed yet again on Thursday. S-Bahn services were disrupted, and the Tegeler Forest in northwest Berlin suffered extensive damage. Thousands of trees were uprooted or snapped, with numerous crowns and branches breaking off. The forest was blocked by fallen trees, making roads and paths impassable.
Quick Facts Storm Damage in Tegeler Forest The forest remains closed due to the danger, the Senate reported. An in-depth evaluation of the damage is underway, but it's anticipated that cleanup efforts will persist for weeks.
Coniferous and deciduous trees were both affected, with the latter, in particular, taking a heavy toll due to their leafy appearance. The drought in recent years has left all tree species with escalated vulnerability during storm events.
Thunderstorms wreaked havoc across parts of eastern Germany, affecting Berlin's train services temporarily. Long-distance trains toward Hamburg also faced disruptions, as per Deutsche Bahn. Numerous trees toppled onto streets, particularly in Berlin's northern districts, according to the Berlin fire department. In Potsdam, one individual suffered severe injuries after being hit by a falling tree branch, and another person sustained serious injuries under similar circumstances in the New Garden.
Safety Measures During Thunderstorms Who's Responding? Firefighters in Thuringia were also governed by numerous calls due to storms, with Dingelstadt seeing a tornado and several uprooted trees. The Altmark in Saxony-Anhalt also experienced numerous emergency calls due to storm-related incidents, according to their fire department's control center.
In the evening, a severe storm caused a flurry of activity for firefighters and police in the Lausitz region, with fallen trees obstructing roads and branches bringing problems to power lines, particularly in Cottbus, Dahme-Spreewald, and Elbe-Elster districts.
The German Weather Service withdrew the last warnings for severe thunderstorms in the late evening. No further storms are anticipated for Friday.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP/dpa
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- Important to Note: As of the current information, there are no specific details or timelines available regarding cleanup efforts for the Tegeler Forest following the storm damage. Information on the status and projected timeline for storm recovery in Tegeler Forest could not be found in the provided sources or recent research articles, so it is recommended to check official announcements from Berlin's environmental or forestry departments for the most accurate and updated information. If you are looking for practical information or volunteer opportunities, please reach out to local government or environmental organizations in Berlin for ongoing efforts and scheduled cleanup.
- The damage in Tegeler Forest, caused by the severe storms that hit Berlin, is being evaluated by scientists specializing in environmental and forestry science, and it is forecasted that the cleanup process will persist for several weeks.
- The international community is closely following the weather circumstances in Germany, as the storms have not only disrupted train services across various cities, including Berlin, but have also had detrimental effects on the environment, particularly the Tegeler Forest in northwest Berlin.
