Cemeteries in Berlin: Storm damage forces closures!

Cemeteries in Berlin: Storm damage forces closures!

Berlin, Deutschland - On June 27, 2025, the district office Mitte announced that several cemeteries in Berlin will be temporarily blocked. This affects the facilities on court road, Turiner Straße, Seestrasse and in Plötzensee. The closure takes place on July 28th and 29th, 2025 due to considerable storm damage that has recently been created by strong gusts of wind. The cemeteries are to be made accessible to the public on Monday, June 30, 2025. District city councilor for order, environment, nature, streets and green spaces, Christopher Schriner, asks for understanding for this measure.

storm damage is not only limited to local incidents, but also illustrate the extensive weather warnings that currently apply to many regions in Germany. In particular, the storm center warns of strong hurricane and storm events that can be perceived as acute. According to Storm Center , the warnings are divided into categories, which are divided into preliminary warnings (yellow) and acute warnings (orange, red, violet). This information is of crucial importance for residents as well as for various industries such as construction and agriculture.

weather warnings in detail

Current forecasts show that wind speeds of up to 140 km/h can be reached. These extreme wind gusts fall into the highest warning level 4. The wetter.com lists detailed information on the different types of weather warnings, in which, among other things, the warning levels for wind gusts, thunderstorms and heavy rain are listed.

• wind gusts
  • warning level 1: gusts over 50 km/h
  • warning level 2: wind speeds between 65 and 85 km/h
  • warning level 3: Severe weather warning in gusts from 105 to 115 km/h
  • warning level 4: Warning of extreme storms in gusts over 140 km/h
• thunderstorm
  • warning level 1: lightning strikes and gusts of wind
  • warning level 2: strong thunderstorms with gusts of wind and heavy rain

The continued weather conditions and storm damage also have far -reaching consequences for the population. It is advisable to observe the information from the authorities and to take precautions in the event of impending storms. The district office is in contact with local media and is ready to pass on information. Interested parties can contact the press office of the district office