Heat wave approaching: Berlin and Brandenburg are fighting against 35 degrees!

Heat wave approaching: Berlin and Brandenburg are fighting against 35 degrees!

A hot summer is ahead of us! With a significant change in the weather, the hottest day of the year is expected in Berlin and Brandenburg on Sunday. Subtropical air that flows to us from France ensures temperatures between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius. According to information from rbb24 A high pressure area called Zora will shape the weather in the coming days, moving from the North Sea to Poland on Saturday. It's already getting warm on the previous two days: temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees on Saturday are the harbingers of this heat wave.

An unpleasant companion will be ozone pollution, which is harmful to health. Forecasts show that ozone levels will reach worrying levels in the afternoon and early evening in these temperatures. Loud Weather.com It is advisable to stay indoors at these high values. This particularly applies to sensitive groups of people such as children, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases.

Health risks from heat

However, the problem cannot only be viewed locally. Climate change plays a key role in the increase in heatwaves and their health consequences. A recent report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that high temperatures are among the most common causes of death related to natural hazards in Europe. This trend is likely to worsen if adaptation measures are not taken. The associated risks of the spread of infectious diseases should also not be underestimated. Loud EUA Diseases such as malaria and dengue fever could spread to northern regions due to climate change.

For the population, this means a growing awareness of the challenges of climate change and its direct impact on our well-being. School and hospital visitors in urban heat islands are particularly at risk. A clear challenge for the health system is also to strengthen resilience to extreme weather and develop appropriate adaptation strategies.

The coming days

Not only is more high-pressure weather expected on Monday, but also windy conditions and potential squalls, while temperatures could drop to comfortable levels between 23 and 27 degrees. The temporary thunderstorms that will hit Berlin and Brandenburg on Monday night could bring the longed-for cooling and alleviate the oppressive humidity somewhat.

Overall, we have an exciting time ahead of us – and it is up to us to master these challenges wisely. One can only hope that by dealing responsibly with the vicissitudes of the weather, we can enjoy the summer to the fullest without endangering our health.