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Experts sound the alarm – forecasts are escalating

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Weather analysts are pointing to a so-called « omega block » situation: Warm air from the southwest is piling up, while arctic cold air is flowing in from the east. If these two air masses collide head-on, widespread freezing rain is likely – a dangerous combination that can freeze entire power lines.

Dr. Anna Brandt from the Climate Hazard Centre speaks of « one of the most pronounced winter weather patterns since 2010 » and advises keeping batteries, candles, and drinking water on hand. Some grid operators are activating crisis teams to prepare for potential power outages in low mountain ranges.

The core of the concern – the life-threatening danger posed by this « double risk. »

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On the one hand, icy overhead power lines could not only paralyze trains but also trigger widespread blackouts – a scenario reminiscent of the Münsterland snow chaos of 2005. On the other hand, the Robert Koch Institute warns of the risk of hypothermia and accidents: In sub-zero temperatures, wind gusts up to 100 km/h, and zero visibility, pedestrians lose their bearings, get stuck, and cool down rapidly.

The combination of potential power outages and the impossibility of quickly clearing escape routes leads authorities to speak of a « serious emergency situation. » Furthermore, foresters warn of falling branches and windthrow, which are turning forests into life-threatening zones.

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