Chaos through violent storms: storms and heavy rain ensure 80 missions in the region

Chaos through violent storms: storms and heavy rain ensure 80 missions in the region

storm causes chaos in the region

After a hot summer day, a violent storm broke out over the region in the evening. Sturm, heavy rain and thunderstorms led to over 80 fire brigade missions in the Aachen city region. The main cause was the strong gusts of wind that uprooted numerous trees and let them fall on streets.

The storm was particularly hard on Alsdorf-Mariadorf, where a fallen tree met a car in the supermarket parking lot. The fire brigade was quickly on hand to lock the area and to eliminate the danger. In Eschweiler, too, overturned trees caused chaos by giving up cars under themselves and blocking roads. Horcan -like gusts with speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour had arm thickness bends like matches and transform the city into a battlefield.

The fire brigade was particularly intensive in Eschweiler, as the emergency calls received every minute and the emergency services did not have a break. There was no longer possible to get through on Moltkestrasse because the branches blocked the entire street. Even the Eschweiler marketplace was not spared the effects of the storm, how cell phone videos are impressively documented.

This incident illustrates the destructive power of the forces of nature and the important role of fire brigades when coping with emergencies in such situations. The quick reaction and use of the firefighters have contributed to preventing worse and ensuring the security of the citizens. It also shows how important it is to be prepared for extreme weather events and take measures to minimize the consequences.

- Nag