Heat wave: reached almost 35 degrees in Berlin and Brandenburg!

Heat wave: reached almost 35 degrees in Berlin and Brandenburg!

on Sunday, June 22nd, heated the summer sun of Germany's mind and temperatures. In Potsdam, Brandenburg, the thermometer climbed to an impressive 34.8 degrees, while it was only a little cooler in the Tempelhof district of Berlin at 34.7 degrees. These values ​​are maximum values ​​for the respective day, but do not represent the peak values ​​of the month. The temperature of 39.2 degrees, which was measured in Cottbus on June 19, 2022, remains a record-breaking href = "https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/HitzeFast-35-grad-marke-in- and-brandenburg-erreicht-13897597.html"> Tagesspiegel reported.

In Saarbrücken-Burbach, the highest temperature of 2023 was even reached 36.2 degrees last Sunday. But while we enjoy the heat, the weather forecasts have grown through: cooling in sight with the possibility of violent thunderstorms, hail and gusts of wind. These predictions are no coincidence. As early as June 2022, Germany experienced a very changeable weather conditions with intensive thunderstorms, heavy rain and in some parts of extreme dryness, which also led to forest fires, such as The German Weather Service explained.

weather extreme as a new normal?

climate change contributes to an increase in heat days. Vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women and chronically ill, as well as healthy people who are endangered by the high temperatures are particularly affected. According to the Tagesschau since the heat shot in 2024 there have been 50 heat days-24 more than in one year in which the climate change would not have been played.

What does that mean specifically for the population? On heat days, on which the temperatures exceed 90 percent of the values ​​of the past 30 years, the risk of heat shells and creation is increased. Symptoms such as strong sweating, increased pulse and dizziness can be recognized. To avoid this, people should drink a lot, wear bright and airy clothes and use potential coolness at night.

preventive measures and urban planning

In order to alleviate the effects of the heat, Germany is increasingly relating to practical measures. Cities work on heat action plans and create public spaces to cool off. In addition, the creation of additional drinking fountains is being considered and trees are planted to reduce the ambient temperatures. Helpful tips for cooling are also conveyed, since reflective colors on roofs can lower the temperatures inside of buildings by up to 7 degrees.

With a trained look at the current weather data, it becomes clear that the extremes of the past few days are only the tip of the iceberg. The focus on preventive measures and comprehensive urban planning solutions becomes more than ever to take into account the quality of life of people in the face of climate change. The next few days not only have heat, but also the chance of being able to take a deep breath in terms of weather.