- More than 900 weather-related operations in the north
Due to a severe storm, numerous firefighters and technical relief workers were deployed to around 950 incidents in Hamburg and southern Schleswig-Holstein. Despite toppled trees and flooded roads, there were no injuries, as reported by the police and fire department. In Holstein, there were no major property damages, while Hamburg's situation is still being assessed.
In Oststeinbek (Stormarn district), emergency services cordoned off an entire neighborhood overnight. Streets in Havighorst, near the Hamburg border, were flooded, according to police. The municipality planned to address water drainage measures in the morning, but no evacuations were ordered.
In Hamburg, the fire department reported that the eastern districts were particularly affected by heavy rainfall. In Lohbrügge, two trees fell on cars, trapping four occupants who were safely rescued by emergency services. Two people were taken to a clinic as a precaution.
In Hamburg-Billstedt, 16 residents had to leave their home due to fears of subsidence. Nearby, a bridge was temporarily closed due to potential damage from floodwaters. In the Mümmelmannsberg district, basement apartments and underground garages were flooded up to 1.5 meters deep, requiring hours of pumping by emergency services.
Additionally, a private individual landed a helicopter near a McDonald's in Oldenburg, Holstein, due to safety concerns, and it remained there overnight to avoid the storm.
The European Union expressed concern over the severe weather conditions affecting Germany, especially in regions like Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Despite the chaos caused by the storm, the European Union commended Germany's emergency services for their swift response and effective management of incidents, ensuring no major injuries or widespread property damage.
