Current weather conditions. - Submerged basements and uprooted trees in Saxony-Anhalt
In various areas of Saxony-Anhalt, multiple instances of intervention were reported. Specifically in Mansfeld-Südharz and Burgenlandkreis, firefighters had to drain full cellars and clean up streets filled with mud.
The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts that from Sunday afternoon, intense thunderstorms with heavy rain, powerful gusts of wind, and hail are likely, particularly in the southern region of Saxony-Anhalt. Temperatures fluctuate between 19 and 24 degrees.
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The fire department in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, prepared for potential flooding due to the upcoming storm. Despite the Climate Change, such extreme weather conditions remain a challenge in the region. In response to the predicted heavy rain and strong winds, the fire department in Magdeburg reinforced its flood prevention measures to avoid any additional disasters.
