Severe Storms Sweep Across Germany, Bringing High Winds and Disruptions

Sturmtief 'Telse' has caused heavy winds, rain, and travel delays, with warnings in place across northern and central regions until Thursday morning.

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for stormy weather, with wind speeds reaching up to 110 km/h in exposed areas and orkanartige Böen (hurricane-like gusts) in higher elevations like the Brocken and the Erzgebirge.
Heavy rainfall has been reported, with localized flooding risks and snowfall expected in mountainous regions as colder polar air moves in after the storm subsides.
Significant travel disruptions include train cancellations due to fallen trees on tracks, and delays reported across public transport networks, particularly in Niedersachsen and NRW.
Air travel has also been affected, with over 70 flights canceled by KLM in the Netherlands as the storm moved from the North Sea to Germany.
Conditions are expected to improve by Friday, with colder but calmer weather forecast, including frost and potential snowfall in some regions.