Brandenburg hit by thunderstorms and showers amid summer heat

Brandenburg faced a mix of summer heat, strong showers, and thunderstorms on Friday, leading to localized flooding and temporary power outages in some areas. Neuruppin, in particular, experienced heavy rain, causing street flooding, according to police reports.

Firefighters reported that some trees were uprooted by the weather. However, the situation was not widespread, and the emergency services in Brandenburg reported no major issues beyond the immediate impact of the storms. The weather front has since passed, with sunshine returning.

The German Weather Service (DWD) indicated that showers and thunderstorms were concentrated in the northern and eastern parts of Brandenburg, with some areas experiencing intense weather. Localized rainfall of up to 40 liters per square meter within a short period was recorded in the Uckermark region.

Looking ahead, the DWD predicts continued heat for the coming days. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for Saturday in western and northern Brandenburg, as well as Berlin, with temperatures expected to reach 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are also possible again from late morning.