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Trains cancelled as storm 'Nadine' ravages Germany

Trains cancelled as storm 'Nadine' ravages Germany

Some areas were hit by hurricane level winds as storms swept across Germany from the West on Thursday night, leading to major disruptions in the transport networks.

Frankfurt airport grinds to a halt as storms hit Germany

Frankfurt airport grinds to a halt as storms hit Germany

Tornado rages through NRW, injuring two and ripping roofs from houses

Tornado rages through NRW, injuring two and ripping roofs from houses

Storms set to hit Germany before weekend sunshine

Storms set to hit Germany before weekend sunshine

Long-distance trains start running again after hurricane

Long-distance trains start running again after hurricane

Long-distance trains cancelled across Germany until further notice due to hurricane

Long-distance trains cancelled across Germany until further notice due to hurricane

Properties damaged after storm ‘Burglind’ causes flooding in south Germany

Properties damaged after storm ‘Burglind’ causes flooding in south Germany

Calm after storm ‘Burglind’ sweeps across Germany

Calm after storm ‘Burglind’ sweeps across Germany

Storm ‘Burglind’ sees wind gusts and rain sweep over much of Germany

Storm ‘Burglind’ sees wind gusts and rain sweep over much of Germany

2017

Storm Herwart kills three, brings chaos to German rail system

Storm Herwart kills three, brings chaos to German rail system

Four days after storm, direct trains from Hamburg to Berlin start again

Four days after storm, direct trains from Hamburg to Berlin start again

German rail services returning to normal after deadly storm

German rail services returning to normal after deadly storm

Queues snake through Berlin central station as train standstill continues

Queues snake through Berlin central station as train standstill continues

7 people killed by storm Xavier, rail travellers told to expect further disruptions

7 people killed by storm Xavier, rail travellers told to expect further disruptions

VIDEO: Plane makes terrifying landing in Düsseldorf during storm

VIDEO: Plane makes terrifying landing in Düsseldorf during storm

Berlin fire services call state of emergency, as hurricane-force winds hit capital

Berlin fire services call state of emergency, as hurricane-force winds hit capital

Storm and hurricane-force winds kill three people across Germany

Storm and hurricane-force winds kill three people across Germany

Berlin firefighters work to tackle flooding after 'heaviest rain in a century'

Berlin firefighters work to tackle flooding after 'heaviest rain in a century'

Lightning set to strike Wednesday, from Hamburg right down to Munich

Lightning set to strike Wednesday, from Hamburg right down to Munich

Train services still affected as storm death toll rises to two

Train services still affected as storm death toll rises to two

Trains cancelled across north Germany as fierce storms kill one

Trains cancelled across north Germany as fierce storms kill one

100 km/h strong winds, storms to hit Germany in the week ahead

100 km/h strong winds, storms to hit Germany in the week ahead

Woman killed by lightning strike while cycling in west Germany

Woman killed by lightning strike while cycling in west Germany

Incoming storm: Hurricane-force winds on the way to Germany

Incoming storm: Hurricane-force winds on the way to Germany

North Sea islanders gifted late Christmas surprise by storm Axel

North Sea islanders gifted late Christmas surprise by storm Axel

Violent storm brings floods to north, snow to south Germany

Violent storm brings floods to north, snow to south Germany

Hurricane force storm brings flood threat to north Germany

Hurricane force storm brings flood threat to north Germany

2016

Whirlwinds, rain continue to batter Germany

Whirlwinds, rain continue to batter Germany

Tornado rips off roofs as storm batters west Germany

Tornado rips off roofs as storm batters west Germany

Storm rains off Rhineland carnival parades

Storm rains off Rhineland carnival parades

2015

Storm 'Heini' bears down on Germany

Storm 'Heini' bears down on Germany

Tornado devastates north German town

Tornado devastates north German town

Seven lives claimed by Storm Niklas

Seven lives claimed by Storm Niklas

Storm Niklas kills at least three, stops trains

Storm Niklas kills at least three, stops trains

Rail in north and east delayed by storms

Rail in north and east delayed by storms

2014

Storms cause death, floods and flight delays

Storms cause death, floods and flight delays

What caused Germany's deadly storm?

What caused Germany's deadly storm?

Storms kill six people and disrupt travel

Storms kill six people and disrupt travel

Summer storms thunder over central Germany

Summer storms thunder over central Germany

Horse moves into home and won't leave

Horse moves into home and won't leave

Storm warning as winter pauses with 11C high

Storm warning as winter pauses with 11C high

Mild January continues with highs of 15C

Mild January continues with highs of 15C

Stormy year lands insurers €7-billion bill

Stormy year lands insurers €7-billion bill

2013

Dozens of seal pups missing after hurricane

Dozens of seal pups missing after hurricane

Hurricane Xaver - floods give way to heavy snow

Hurricane Xaver - floods give way to heavy snow

Germany flies 70 tonnes of aid to Philippines

Germany flies 70 tonnes of aid to Philippines

Storms kill eight, travel still disrupted

Storms kill eight, travel still disrupted

Man dies as violent storm hits Germany

Man dies as violent storm hits Germany

2012

Germany ravaged by New Year's storms

Germany ravaged by New Year's storms

2010

Man regrets naming storm 'Xynthia'

Man regrets naming storm 'Xynthia'

2009

States clean up amidst more severe weather warnings

States clean up amidst more severe weather warnings

Savage storms create chaos in Germany

Savage storms create chaos in Germany

2008

Winter hits across Germany with deadly force

Winter hits across Germany with deadly force

Southwest Germany reeling from storm

Southwest Germany reeling from storm

Storms slam western Germany

Storms slam western Germany

Storm 'Emma' death toll rises in Germany

Storm 'Emma' death toll rises in Germany

Blustery storm ‘Emma’ slams Germany

Blustery storm ‘Emma’ slams Germany

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