Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Across Switzerland, Causing Damage and Disruption

A powerful thunderstorm swept across Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage and disruption. The storm, which moved from west to east, led to the evacuation of a music festival in Neuenburg after strong winds damaged tents and structures. In Biel, a large tree was uprooted and fell onto a sculpture near the Gymnasium Biel-Seeland. "It was terrifying," said one eyewitness near Neuenburg. "The wind was so strong, it felt like the tent would collapse any second." News-Scouts from 20 Minuten reported similar incidents in Solothurn, Aargau, Zurich, and Schwyz, with many trees uprooted by strong gusts. By the evening, the situation had calmed, but warnings of further thunderstorms remained in place. The event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Swiss weather and the importance of preparedness during severe storms.