Heavy rain devastates Bernau: Fire brigade in constant use!

Heavy rain devastates Bernau: Fire brigade in constant use!

The heavy rain that rained down on Bernau and the surrounding regions on July 21, 2025 led to a real water marathon for the local fire departments. How Bernau Live Reportedly, the night was characterized by loud rumbling thunder and heavy rain showers until around midnight, before the rainfall gradually subsided. The fire departments in Bernau, Wandlitz, Biesenthal and Panketal were on constant duty to support the residents who were badly hit by the water.

In Bernau itself, the fire brigade reported six weather-related operations by 10 p.m. The districts of Schönow, where cellars had to be pumped out, and the train station, which was under water in places, were particularly affected. The situation worsened when manhole covers came up on Breitscheidstrasse and the water in the Elysium pond rose to the sidewalks. Fortunately, there was largely no major damage from this natural disaster.

Several missions in Wandlitz

In Wandlitz, the emergency services were looking forward to an even more challenging night. All water and sewage pipes there were overloaded, which led to the water and sewage association's request to limit the discharge of dirty water. The situation calmed down later in the evening around 11 p.m., but numerous residents were severely affected as water seeped into cellars in many places and streets were flooded.

What is particularly worrying is that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly disproportionate, partly due to climate change. According to a new report from the IPCC, as published by WWF is quoted, heavy rain events occur 1.2 to 9 times more frequently today. These findings highlight the need for adaptation strategies to respond to human-caused global warming.

The future in sight

The report also warns of the increase in extreme weather conditions and the need to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius. For many, “climate rescue” also means that ecological solutions, such as the renaturation of water bodies and the creation of floodplains, must receive more attention.

Overall, one thing remains clear: the heavy rain in Bernau shows once again what can happen to us if we do not take climate protection and adaptation seriously. These extremely worrying developments can no longer be ignored as it is not just a local problem but a global one.