According to local authorities, a hailstorm in a southern German town caused damage to approximately 80 percent of buildings, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. This storm was part of a larger weather system that wreaked havoc across the southern region of the country. The hailstones, some measuring three inches wide, caused significant damage to cars, roofs, and windows in a 15-minute span in the town of Bad Bayersoien. Video footage from the area shows roofs completely destroyed and solar panels and car windows shattered as a result of the hailstorm.
In response to the extensive damage, local authorities have issued a state of emergency and mobilized state resources to clean up the affected town. Emergency roofing will be temporarily installed until permanent repairs can be made. Anton Speer, the district’s commissioner, expressed that the work ahead is challenging and will require significant effort.
The storm in Bavaria also left several people injured. In the town of Kissing, just outside Augsburg, 12 individuals were hurt during the erection of a festival tent when a strong gust of wind tore through it. Additionally, about 100 residents of a senior home were relocated after the storm damaged the facility’s roof. The storm also caused major flooding, uprooted trees, and toppled a crane in the region. The total cost of the damage is yet to be determined.
Europe has faced a series of extreme weather events this summer, including floods, fires, and heavy rains. Authorities have been working tirelessly to respond to these emergencies. Last week, large parts of southern Europe endured scorching temperatures, with residents and tourists seeking refuge from the heat waves. Many areas, where air-conditioning is not common, experienced temperatures surpassing 86 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and some areas even exceeded 104 degrees. Greece has been particularly affected, experiencing the worst recorded wildfires as a result of tinder-like conditions and heat waves.
Southern Germany remains on high alert for heavy rainfall until Tuesday. As the region endures this turbulent summer, it continues to face the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions.
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