| inbluevt | Date: Wednesday, 2013/08/07, 8:12 AM | Message # 1 | DMCA |
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Powerful thunderstorms struck across Germany on Tuesday evening, resulting in the suspension of rail traffic on many of the country's
main arterials. Additional chaos is expected, with more heavy weather on
the way.
The last few weeks in Germany have been hotter than usual. So it should perhaps come as little surprise that the thunderstorms in recent days have also been more violent than normal. Following the heavy thunderstorms on Sunday, which severely impeded
train traffic throughout much of southern Germany, Tuesday night
followed with a show of its own. Huge storms with strong wind pummelled
the southern and eastern part of the country as lightning strikes
uprooted trees and put a halt to train traffic on several rail
arterials.
Train travel proved particularly challenging in the Frankfurt region; all long-distance lines to and from the city were closed on Tuesday
evening as was part of the high-speed link between Munich and Berlin.
The train station at the Frankfurt airport was likewise closed due to
damage inflicted to the building as a result of the storm.
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