Severe storm causes chaos in Lucerne
On Tuesday evening, a severe storm moved across parts of Switzerland. The city of Lucerne was particularly hard hit, where enormous amounts of rain fell and violent wind gusts occurred within a short period of time.
The effects of the storm were clearly noticeable in the city center. Water penetrated the Lucerne train station, which affected operations and the safety of travelers. In addition, the strong winds caused trees to fall in various locations.
Local authorities and emergency services were in constant action to limit the damage and secure the affected areas. There is currently no official information regarding possible injuries, but the property damage is considerable.
Meteorologists continue to warn of unstable weather conditions in the region. The public is urged to follow weather reports closely and to stay indoors whenever possible during strong thunderstorms.