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Germany hit by storms Luise and Manja causing widespread damage
Germany is experiencing severe weather as two successive storm systems, Luise and Manja, sweep across the country. The storms have caused significant disruption, including fallen trees blocking roads and railways, property damage, and injuries in regions such as Rhineland-Palatinate.
In the Harz region, the Brocken recorded wind gusts of 135 km/h, leading to the suspension of the Brockenbahn railway service. In Bremerhaven, the cruise ship ‘Mein Schiff 3’ collided with container ships while departing the port during the stormy conditions. While the collision caused damage to the cruise ship’s lifeboats and a container ship sustained a ten-meter hull tear, no injuries were reported among the thousands of people on board.
Coastal areas, particularly along the North Sea and Baltic Sea, face warnings for storm surges and hurricane-force winds. In Hamburg, authorities have warned of potential flooding, with water levels expected to rise significantly. Other reported incidents include a heavy-lift ship, the ‘UHL Freedom’, becoming disabled in the North Sea near Borkum after engine and anchor failures, resulting in three crew injuries.
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Austria · Black Forest · Bremerhaven · Brocken · Bundesamt für Kartografie und Geodäsie · Denmark · Deutsche Wetterdienst · Deutscher Wetterdienst · Diepholz · Dominik Jung · Fichtelberg · German Meteorological Service
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Snowfall is possible in the Alps at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,500 meters. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two people were seriously injured in Nastätten due to a falling structure during a storm. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Storm system 'Manja' is expected to bring wind speeds of up to 100 km/h to the North Sea coast. blaulichtmyk.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The German Weather Service (DWD) issued warnings for approximately 345 districts.
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the southwest, rainfall is expected to reach between 40 and 60 liters per square meter, potentially up to 80 liters in certain locations. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The storm 'Luise' caused disruptions to rail traffic and damage to buildings and vehicles. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zdfheute.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hessen has released a new digital map showing water depth and flow velocity to identify flood risks.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hessen recorded 28 heavy rain events in the past year.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind speeds of up to 120 km/h are expected in exposed mountain locations and at the North Sea. blaulichtmyk.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A tree fell through the windshield of a moving car in Iserlohn during storm Luise.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brockenbahn railway service was suspended due to the storm. www.mdr.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts of 135 km/h were measured on the Brocken. www.mdr.de