Weather - A total of 140 storm operations in Saarland
Due to heavy thunderstorms in Saarland, a total of 140 interventions by police and fire departments were recorded overnight on Sunday. The focus was on the Saarbrücken Regional Association, according to the Interior Ministry. Large-scale damages were not reported. Mostly it was about uprooted trees, smaller water damages and partial power outages. However, false alarms due to triggered intrusion alarm systems also kept the police busy.
In Heusweiler-Wahlschied in the Saarbrücken Regional Association, a pavilion was blown away by strong winds during a party. Three people were lightly injured, said the spokesperson of the Saarbrücken State Police Presidium.
All in all, the night of the thunderstorms was less severe than anticipated. "Yesterday, it looked worse according to the forecasts, but it was not as serious as announced in the end." The main concern were the forecasted hurricane winds, which fortunately did not materialize.
- The meteorologists in Rhineland-Palatinate predicted a severe storm to hit Saarland and adjacent regions, causing concern at the Ministry of the Interior.
- Despite the threat of a storm, residents of Hesse were advised to stay indoors and monitor the weather closely.
- The fire department in Saarbrücken was on high alert, prepared to respond to any emergency situations arising from the thunderstorm.
- The climatic conditions in Saarland during the past few years have seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of such weather events.
- In neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate, several towns experienced heavy rain and strong winds, putting a strain on the local infrastructure.
- Post-thunderstorm, the Saarbrücken authorities are urging residents to clear debris from roads and report any visible damage to the local authorities for assessment.
