Switzerland Hit By Thousands Of Lightning Strikes Overnight

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) After a stormy night across Switzerland, MeteoSwiss recorded nearly 12,000 lightning strikes by Wednesday morning, making it one of the most lightning-active days on record. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Switzerland hit by thousands of lightning strikes overnight This content was published on September 9, 2026 - 14:39 1 minute Keystone-SDA

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MeteoSwiss said wind gusts reached 110km/h in Steckborn, in canton Thurgau and 101km/h in Koppigen, in canton Bern. On the Hörnli, in canton Zurich, wind speeds of 116km/h were recorded.

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