Start of winter: snow, ice, gusty wind – chaos threatens Sunday – Berlin



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Brandenburg Interior Ministry advises: stay home

The Brandenburg Ministry of the Interior recommends that citizens stay home if possible. A spokesperson mainly referred to Danger of slipping at the end of the weekend and at the beginning of the new week. “To avoid accidents, it is advisable to avoid unnecessary travel and gearing and stay home if possible. “

Brandenburg fire brigades and control centers they are fully operational and prepared for any extreme weather conditions, the spokesman said. If necessary, disaster control measures could be directed at any time through the coordination center of the Ministry of the Interior. “At the moment, this need does not exist and it will not be accepted in the next few days,” said the ministry spokesman.

Snowfall and a risk of ice are expected in Fläming and Niederlausitz on Sunday night. During the day it continues with permafrost down to minus eight degrees. Unlike northern Brandenburg, which should remain snow-free, it can snow again and again, especially in the south of the region. Snow is also expected in Berlin. Sometimes stormy gusts cannot be ruled out with snowdrifts.

The police warn citizens in particular about the Stepping on ice surfaces in rivers, lakes and canals. The strength of ice is influenced by many factors, such as the speed of the water flow or vortices. “Those who enter frozen lakes, rivers and canals endanger themselves and others,” the West Police Department warned. (dpa)



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