Storms hit northwest Germany: Children's camp evacuated, bioluminescence seen on coast

Storms swept across northwestern Germany, prompting widespread emergency responses primarily due to fallen trees. In Moormerland, located in the Leer district, a tent camp housing approximately 300 children had to be evacuated. The children were safely transported home or picked up by their guardians, with no reported injuries.

In Delmenhorst, a moving car was struck by a tree uprooted by the storm, causing minor injuries to the 20-year-old driver and rendering the vehicle inoperable. Emden also reported damage to two parked cars from a fallen tree. The fire department in Uplengen, Leer district, managed a significant operation after a tree fell onto a fairground attraction, though no injuries occurred.

Further incidents included a wedding tent being blown onto a barn roof in Ihlow, Aurich district, during a celebration, though all 50 guests were unharmed. Numerous other districts reported extensive call-outs for fallen trees and branches. Despite the hazardous conditions, a rare natural spectacle, bioluminescence, was observed by two women at the North Beach of Norderney, adding a touch of wonder to the stormy weather.

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Sea glow on the beach – Children's tent camp evacuated.