Storm low Ylenia sweeps over Germany – how cars and houses are properly secured

Frankfurt, Munich Storm depression “Ylenia” has swept across Germany with hurricane gusts. For Friday afternoon to Saturday morning, the German weather service is already warning of another severe weather situation, especially in the north. Numerous households are already temporarily affected by power outages, and rail traffic is restricted. The extent to which there will also be major damage to cars and buildings cannot yet be precisely estimated.

But one thing is clear: people in Germany have to reckon with extreme weather conditions again and again. Experts observe that storms are not necessarily becoming more frequent, but are increasing in intensity. Mathias Scheuber, CEO of Ergo Versicherung, says: “Climate researchers predict that particularly severe storms, which previously only occurred every 50 years, could occur every ten years in the future.”

It is therefore also to be expected with higher damages. Consumers should therefore pay attention to the right insurance cover. The following overview provides answers to the most important questions.