Storm front over Berlin: Keller of the city library

Storm front over Berlin: Keller of the city library

storm moves over Berlin and Brandenburg: City library fights with water masses

storm with heavy rain, hail and gusts of wind yesterday moved across Berlin and Brandenburg, which led to serious damage. The Berlin city library, the basement of which was full of rainwater, was particularly affected. Numerous books, including the cultural heritage of Berlin, are threatened by the water masses. Employees are busy removing the water from the basement to prevent worse things.

Operational director Jonas Fansa reported on a burst rainwater tube that has shown a new weak point. The situation was so drastic that Fansa explained that they had never seen such masses of water in the building before. Despite the use of the fire brigade and volunteers, it will take some time for the library to be fully functional again.

lightning strikes and fires in Brandenburg

In addition to the water damage in Berlin, there were also lightning strikes in Brandenburg, which led to fires. A family home in Gabow was the victim of such a lightning strike. There were also several lightning strikes in Potsdam-Mittelmark, which led to minor damage. Fortunately, no major operations from Brandenburg have been reported.

changeable weather in the coming days

The weather conditions will remain inconsistent in the coming days, with other showers and thunderstorms. Meteorologists explain that the deep "Elke" brings southwestern air currents to Germany that are responsible for the unstable weather conditions. It is recommended to be careful and keep an eye on the current weather warnings to avoid possible damage.

The Berlin city library and other affected buildings will have to fight with the consequences of the storm in the coming days. Despite all the adversities, the community and the cohesion of the helpers are in the foreground to eliminate the damage and to control the situation.

fonte: rbb24 evening show, 10.7.2024, 7:30 p.m.

- Nag