- The result is a huge amount of waste.
Severe Weather with rain and hail has caused flooded basements and toppled trees in several cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
"All available personnel are on the scene," a spokesperson for the Duisburg fire department said in the evening. Almost the entire city area was affected. The main focus of the operations was on water-related problems - flooding in basements and underpasses. There were no serious injuries. However, one person was severely struck by a hailstone, resulting in a head wound. Otherwise, it was "the usual, just more of it." There were 190 operations recorded so far.
In Bonn, the police reported around 30 operations. "Flooded basements, broken branches, trees on the road," a spokesperson listed. However, there were no major incidents.
In Haltern am See, the fire department also carried out several operations. There too, the focus was on flooded basements and toppled trees. The number of operations was initially around 15. There was no danger to human life. "There are also no rivers overflowing their banks."
After assessing the damage, the local authorities decided to close several parks near the lake, advising residents to stay away due to the potential for further flooding. Despite the weather, some individuals continued to enjoy the outdoors, choosing to have a picnic near the shores of the lake. Despite the upheaval caused by the severe weather, the Holdings by the lake remained untouched, offering a sense of tranquility and respite to those fortunate enough to visit.
