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Germany’s capital, Berlin, was hit by a severe storm and hailstorm on Monday, causing widespread damage to buildings, cars, and infrastructure. The storm, which lasted for several hours, brought strong winds, heavy rain, and hailstones the size of golf balls.
Emergency services received numerous calls for help as the storm ripped off roofs, broke windows, and caused flooding in some areas of the city. According to local authorities, the worst-hit areas were in the east and southeast of the city.
The Berlin fire department deployed over 500 firefighters and rescue workers to deal with the aftermath of the storm. They worked tirelessly throughout the night to clear debris from the streets and help residents affected by the storm.
The hailstones were particularly damaging, with reports of cars being smashed and gardens destroyed. “I have never seen anything like it,“ said one local resident. “It was like a bombardment of ice from the sky.“
The storm also caused dis