As of: April 9, 2024, 5:21 a.m
By: Maximilian Gang
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A severe storm left a path of destruction in Korschenbroich (NRW) on Thursday (April 4th). There may even have been a tornado there.
Korschenbroich - About 20 houses were damaged on Thursday (April 4) in Korschenbroich near Mönchengladbach - possibly by a tornado. The roof of a house was completely covered, a Neuss police spokesman said on Friday morning. Luckily no one was injured. The German Weather Service (DWD) had previously warned of a “slightly increased tornado potential” in parts of North Rhine-Westphalia.
“Violent storm” causes destruction in North Rhine-Westphalia – suspected tornado
Around 20 houses were damaged in a severe storm in Korschenbroich (North Rhine-Westphalia) on Thursday - a tornado may even have raged there. © David Young/dpa
The suspicion is that the weather phenomenon was a tornado, said a spokesman for the Korschenbroich fire department, who was an eyewitness himself. However, he was initially unable to confirm this with certainty.
City speaks of “violent storm” – DWD is investigating suspected tornadoes
Was it a tornado that tore this tree and its roots out of the ground? © City of Korschenbroich
In a statement, the city of Korschenbroich spoke of a “violent storm” that led to “violent destruction” in the afternoon. According to this, several trees and their roots fell over and fell onto cars. Photos show shattered windows and street signs torn from their anchorage.
Street signs were also damaged by the severe storm in Korschenbroich. © David Young/dpa
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The DWD was also unable to confirm the suspicion of a tornado on Friday morning. Experts would first have to analyze images of them, said a spokesman. The extent of the damage was initially unknown on Friday morning. “The damage investigations are ongoing,” writes the city administration.
(mg, with dpa)