Storm chaos in the Münsterland: Tornado in Telgte and a state of emergency in Coesfeld

Storm chaos in the Münsterland: Tornado in Telgte and a state of emergency in Coesfeld

unexpected forces of nature in the Münsterland: Congregation of Stormer Surprised

Last Friday afternoon (July 12), parts of the Münsterland were hit by severe storms. Strong gusts of gusts in Telgte, a commercial area in the Warendorf district, cause considerable damage. The Weather Service Kachelmannwettr later confirmed the possibility of a tornado in Telgte due to several recorded videos. Trees kept kinking, and the B51 had to be temporarily closed, with the residents being asked to stay in their houses via social media.

Fire brigade in large -scale operations

The local regulatory office confirmed a large -scale operation by the fire brigade, which was faced with massive damage to buildings. A photovoltaic system was torn from a roof. In order to cope with the Situation, additional forces from the Warendorf district and the technical relief organization were requested.

emergency in Coesfeld

in Coesfeld led violent heavy rain to flooded roads, especially in the city center. Shops were flooded and the water was several centimeters high on the streets. The local fire brigade spoke of a "state of emergency" and was still in use to minimize the damage.

Not only residential areas, but also the popular city center of Coesfeld were the scene of the sudden storm. Many shops had to close their doors, while the water in some shops was up to the knees. The “Rock am Tower” festival had to cancel its events completely due to the adverse conditions.

- Nag