After storm "Zoltan" - Heavy rain, snow and flooding before Christmas - railroads expect full trains
After the storm depression "Zoltan" passed over Germany, heavy rain or snowfall is expected in some regions of Germany on Saturday. The authorities are warning of major flooding in parts of Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Bavaria. Fresh snow is expected from the Thuringian Forest to the Bavarian Forest at altitudes above 600 to 800 meters, according to the German Weather Service (DWD) on Saturday morning.
Deutsche Bahn has removed most of the damage from storm "Zoltan"
According to Deutsche Bahn, most of the storm damage has been repaired. "Regional services are running as planned again and long-distance services are returning to normal," a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson announced on Saturday morning. However, due to the upcoming public holidays, long-distance trains are very busy.
According to the DWD report, large amounts of snow are expected in the Erzgebirge on Saturday within a short period of time. There was therefore a risk of trees falling and branches breaking off. Slippery conditions due to slush were also possible from eastern Schleswig-Holstein and eastern Lower Saxony to Lusatia until Saturday morning.
As a result of the continuous rain, precipitation of 60 to 90 liters per square meter in 48 to 72 hours is expected in many places, according to the DWD. For some regions, thunderstorms with 90 to 120 liters per square meter are also predicted. In the eastern low mountain ranges, the precipitation is expected to increasingly change to rain and thaw from Saturday evening.
On Friday, the low-pressure system "Zoltan" passed over Germany and caused considerable disruption to road and rail traffic. Rail travelers in particular had to be patient, some ferries in the north did not run and the subway trains in Hamburg, for example, were slower. There were icy road accidents in Lower Saxony and the DWD is investigating a suspected tornado in Cologne. There were fatalities caused by the storm in the Netherlands and Belgium. The severe storm surge peaked in Hamburg late Friday morning.
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- The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a warning for potential flooding in Hamburg due to the expected heavy rainfall following the storm "Zoltan".
- Despite repairs after storm "Zoltan", Deutsche Bahn is anticipating high passenger numbers on long-distance trains due to the upcoming public holidays, which could lead to some disruptions.
- In Lower Saxony, Rainfall levels of 60 to 90 liters per square meter in 48 to 72 hours are forecasted by the DWD, leading to concerns of flooding in some regions.
- The German railway system, Deutsche Bahn, is urging passengers to be prepared for top news related to storms and floods in parts of Germany, particularly in Lower Saxony and Hamburg.
- As a result of storm "Zoltan", headlines in Germany have featured news about fallen trees, train cancellations, storm surges, and black ice warnings, causing significant disruptions to rail and road traffic.
- The German government is closely monitoring the effects of the storm "Zoltan" in places like Hamburg and Lower Saxony, with agencies like the DWD providing critical weather data to help mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety.
Source: www.stern.de
