Severe storms in France and Germany lead to two fatalities
Hey there! Let's talk about some wild weather events that recently rocked France, and guess what? Germany might be next on the list.
Two Souls Taken in France's Stormy Aftermath
Remember that blazing hot summer we've been having? Well, the weather took a drastic turn in France for the worse. A young life, a 12-year-old, was tragically lost in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, falling victim to a toppled tree while seeking shelter with his family during the storm. Another soul was claimed in a village in northwest France, where a quad biker crashed into a downed tree on the road under the storm's deadly force.
French Towns Brace for the Brunt
Thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds up to 120 kilometers per hour hit various parts of France. Sensée-Severn, France's meteorological service, issued an alert for 57 departments, with emergency services on high alert as more than 100,000 households temporarily lost power. Prime Minister François Bayrou urged caution for those living in affected areas, even experiencing a taste of the storm's fury in Paris, where rain flooded the parliamentary building, causing a brief interruption of the session.
When Sun Gives Way to a Raging Storm
With wind speeds of 112 kilometers per hour recorded at the Eiffel Tower, rain swamped many metro stations, and traffic came to a standstill. The capital experienced a temperature drop of 11°C in just 20 minutes.
Germany's Turn is Up
Moving on to our neighbors across the border, Germany will be in the path of the low-pressure system. The day starts off friendly, but later, expect heavy rain with rainfall amounts of 20 to 50 liters per square meter in a short time, possibly accompanied by moderate to large hail. The storm could also bring hurricane-force gusts. The southeast will be hit hardest in the afternoon.
With this stormy forecast, let's hope for the best and stay updated on the situation. Stay safe, and laters!
Sources: ntv.de, jwu/dpa
- France
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- Expected in Germany
- In the French Republic, a weather-forecasting alert was issued as storms approached, with winds reaching hurricane-force levels, causing destruction and loss of life, as the young life of a 12-year-old and another individual in a village were tragically claimed.
- As the storm continues to move north, the International community watches with concern as Germany prepares for potential heavy rain, moderate to large hail, and hurricane-force gusts in the forecast, with the southeast expected to bear the brunt of the storm.
