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Germany Faces Easter Travel Surge Amid Weather Extremes

Heavy traffic jams, rail delays, and a stark East-West weather divide mark the start of the Easter holiday weekend in Germany.

Overview

  • The ADAC warns of severe traffic congestion on German motorways, with Maundy Thursday expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.
  • Frankfurt Airport anticipates handling 750,000 passengers over the Easter weekend, a 10% increase compared to last year.
  • The Deutsche Bahn has rerouted key routes, including BerlinMunich, due to track works, resulting in journey delays of up to 1.5 hours.
  • The Deutscher Wetterdienst predicts a sharp East-West weather split, with cool rain in the west and summer-like temperatures up to 28°C in the east, along with isolated thunderstorms along the boundary.
  • High forest fire risks in Brandenburg have led to the cancellation of traditional Easter bonfires in several municipalities, highlighting environmental concerns.

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