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Disarray in weather patterns and snow-covered roads occur in southern Germany.

Katinka, a low pressure system, traveled across Germany on Thursday, causing notable damage in Baden-Württemberg.

SymClub
May 16, 2024
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Drowned: These drivers were surprised by masses of water in Nuremberg and stranded in an underpass
Drowned: These drivers were surprised by masses of water in Nuremberg and stranded in an underpass

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Tempests, ice showers, inundation - Disarray in weather patterns and snow-covered roads occur in southern Germany.

Once the storm had subsided, the pathways were covered in snow!

As per the latest police account, a massive hailstorm wreaked havoc in Göppingen's district, situated east of Stuttgart. Hail the size of cherries rained down from the clouds, according to the emergency agencies.

The extent of the destruction cannot be determined yet.

The hailstorms in Baden-Württemberg made it difficult for drivers to get around

Moreover, the hailfall also left the roads completely coated in snow in Heidenheim. By the night however, the situation had smoothened out and the roads had been cleared of the snow.

Unfortunately, the arduous weather conditions extended into the weekend. Heavy downpours were expected in Baden-Württemberg, the Rhine-Main region, Palatinate, Eifel, and the southern part of North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the south of the country there was heavy hail in places

Storm damage in Nuremberg: roads were drenched

Similarly, the south of the country experienced the fury of the low-pressure system. In Dresden, numerous trees were uprooted during the tempest, collapsing onto cars and blocking streets. This was established by the local fire department on a Thursday afternoon.

Numerous underpasses were flooded in Nuremberg

Particularly in Löbtau, a considerable oak tree collided with four cars, yet thankfully no one sustained injuries.

Furthermore, in Bavaria, "Katinka" caused torrential rains in Bamberg district, Knetzgau, and Nuremberg. So much rainfall tainted entire streets, dunking automobiles underwater and severely disrupting traffic.

The masses of water in Bavaria washed away numerous cars, fortunately no one was injured

The eastern section of the city witnessed the most damage. Additionally, the fortunate motorists in this area were able to vacate their vehicles promptly.

The firefighters, who have laboriously fought the begluing water for hours, are still at the scene.

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