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Chaos after storms: Over 180 operations in the Paderborn district!
Heavy rain causes over 180 police and fire service operations in Paderborn and Bad Wünnenberg. No injuries reported.
Chaos after storms: Over 180 operations in the Paderborn district!
A severe storm has raged in the Paderborn district in the last few hours and caused a lot of chaos. Heavy rain began to fall in the region, keeping both police and firefighters on their toes. Within just two hours, the police counted over 100 operations, while the fire department reported around 180 operations shortly after midnight. And to be honest: For many, this couldn't have been worse, because the reasons for the deployment are anything but pleasant. In particular, full basements, lifted manhole covers and flooded underpasses caused additional work for the rescue workers. Power outages in some households and stalled cars on flooded streets did not make the situation any better. Fortunately, there are no injuries to report for the time being, as the Borkener Zeitung reports.
The German Weather Service (DWD) had already issued previous warnings, but abandoned them during the night. In total, the number of operations amounts to almost two hundred, which makes the extent of the storm clear. The Paderborn city center and Bad Wünnenberg are particularly affected. The persistent rainfall has not only flooded the roads but also significantly affected traffic, causing additional concern for many motorists. The trend seems to be continuing: On Saturday, the DWD expects a lot of sun, but also thunderstorms in the west and northwest of Germany. Things could get uncomfortable again on Sunday.
The weather in numbers
How do such weather events actually happen? In recent years, the DWD has collected comprehensive data as part of the “Heavy Rain Project”. Such heavy rain events are documented using hourly precipitation measurements based on a 1 km x 1 km grid. Meteorological and geographical data are also recorded in order to gain a better understanding of weather developments. This information makes it possible to carry out statistical analyzes and, if necessary, take preventive measures. The catalogs, which were also created as part of the “KlamEx” project, can be used to better prepare for future heavy rain events, reports the DWD website.
The effects of such storms are particularly dramatic in urban areas. High population density and a high degree of sealing mean that rainwater can run off more poorly. It is therefore important to be prepared both as individuals and as a society to face the challenges that climate change brings. A good exchange between the various authorities, such as the DWD, the THW and other institutions, is becoming increasingly important. At least we can hope that the coming days will be less turbulent than the last few hours in the Paderborn district.