Storm chaos at the ZDF television garden: spectators brought to safety

Storm chaos at the ZDF television garden: spectators brought to safety

In an incident that surprised both spectators and moderator Andrea Kiewel, the latest edition of the "ZDF television garden" had to be canceled on Sunday under unexpected circumstances. A storm suddenly made sure that the audience had to quickly clear the area in Mainz.

The 59-year-old Kiewel was still optimistic at the beginning of the show, but when you look at the sky, it found that dark clouds were raised above the Lerchenberg Mainz. Your question to the band "More Than Words" whether the weather would remain stable already aroused. The optimistic comment by Lanny Lanner, band member and husband of the singer Stefanie Hertel, should turn out to be deceptive.

unexpected weather reversal

During the show, the audience experienced a sudden change in weather. After a first short rain, it seemed as if the situation would calm down again, but just a few moments later the storm broke out with full force over the site. Heavy rain and thunderstorm made it necessary for the audience to be brought to safety. Kiewel informed those present that they should leave the site to avoid dangers from lightning strikes and thunderstorms.

The moderator, who is known for her warm way and her ability to improvise, continued the program in a Havarie studio to continue to offer the audience, while the audience was looking for refuge in a nearby hall. This remarkable reaction testifies to the professionalism and flexibility with which Kiewel acts in a crisis situation.

in the shade of danger

The incident was not only a challenge for Kiewel and the team, but also for the atmosphere of the show. In the previous episode of the entertainment show, an excitement had already been caused by inappropriate advertising from a guest. Now the television experience for the spectators has been clouded by the forces of nature. Against the background of such unpredictable events, it becomes visible how important it is to be prepared for everything - even in the entertainment industry, where you usually start from a happy atmosphere.

The decision to continue the show in an accident studio was regarded as a safe and pragmatic solution. While the audience was waiting in a protected area, Kiewel was able to continue her job as a moderator and still guarantee the security of everyone involved in the event.

The events during the "ZDF television garden" remind you that even carefully planned live events can be influenced by unforeseen factors. It can be seen that the ability to adapt in connection with a proactive approach to security issues is of great importance.

Such an event can interfere at short notice, but the reaction -fast approach of the team demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in the long perspective, which is valued by the audience.