Lightning and chaos: Bavaria fights for heavy storms!

Lightning and chaos: Bavaria fights for heavy storms!

On Monday there were sometimes violent thunderstorms in Bavaria, which not only caused a lot of excitement, but also for considerable damage. According to Süddeutscher Zeitung alone, 3,272 earth flashes were recorded in the Free State. Lightning in the clouds was not taken into account, and it is noteworthy that multiple discharges within a flash were only counted as a flash. In this context, the Balderschwang region in Oberallgäu experienced a dramatic incident: a lightning strike caused a fire in an alp, the damage of which is estimated at at least half a million euros.

The fire brigade had their hands full, because the fire quickly spread from the Alpe economic sector. Fortunately, the emergency services were able to save a calf in the barn, while fortunately there were no injuries among people. These events are part of a greater pattern of thunderstorms and storms that affected the Free State.

violent thunderstorms throughout Bavaria

In addition to the dramatic scenes in Balderschwang, BR24 listed the violent thunderstorms. The main reasons for these missions were full basement and kinked trees. The regions of northern Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate and Swabia were particularly affected. In Swabia alone, there were about 70 missions.

An extraordinary incident occurred on a Ryanair passenger plane that had to end up in Memmingen due to the bad weather. Nine passengers, including a two -year -old child, suffered injuries. Further damage reports include fallen trees in various counties and the discovery of a Schrapnell grenade from the First World War during the clean-up work in Leipheim, which was safely picked up for disposal.

The most flashing day of the year

On Monday, the lightning record was overwhelming. The storm center states that heavy thunderstorms caused uncertainty all over Germany, with Berlin and the surrounding area. In Bavaria, Monday was not only a day with many thunderstorms, but also the most flashing day of the year with an incredible 1,681 flash of earth, which underlines the weather conditions again during the past few weeks.

The storm headquarters informs about the upcoming storm around the clock and warns of possible natural hazards. These warning information is an important resource for the population in order to be able to react in good time and avoid possible dangers. If you want to travel in the coming days, you should prepare for changeable weather conditions.