Heavy Storm in FW Bocholt: City Center Affected with Downed Trees and Flooded Basements
Severe Storm Hits Bocholt: City Continues Clean-Up Efforts
A severe storm hit the city of Bocholt early on Wednesday evening, causing numerous incidents that required the attention of emergency services. The city center and parts of Stenern were particularly affected, with numerous flooded streets and fallen branches and uprooted trees causing danger and damage.
The Bocholt Fire Department received numerous emergency calls, and in response, approximately 125 emergency services were deployed to clear the incidents according to priority. Michael Burhoff, the spokesperson for the Bocholt Fire Department, is the contact person for all inquiries regarding the storm in Bocholt. You can reach him by phone at 02871 2103-0 or by email at [email protected]. Fax inquiries can be made to 02871 2103-555.
The exact number of emergencies that occurred is not specified, but it is known that no injuries were reported, either during the storm or in its aftermath. The Langenberg Park was temporarily closed due to significant storm damages and remains closed at the time of this report.
The city of Bocholt continues to clear the incidents, working diligently to restore the city to normalcy. For more information, please visit the official website for the Bocholt Fire Department at www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr.
It is worth noting that some manhole covers were pushed out of their anchorage by overflowing channels, adding to the challenges faced by the emergency services in clearing the incidents. Despite these challenges, the city of Bocholt and its emergency services remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
