Killer heat rolls on: Germany is preparing for 39 ° C!

Killer heat rolls on: Germany is preparing for 39 ° C!

A heatedome over Europe ensures alarming temperatures in Germany this week. As The Local are forecast nationwide of over 30 ° C, which could even rise in some regions to terrifying 39 ° C. Especially in the southwest, in parts of Baden-Württemberg, Saarland and Westhessen, it gets really hot-up to 37 ° C could even be reached here on Tuesday. In Berlin and Dresden, even 40 ° C are possible, while Hamburg with 36 ° C and the Ruhr area with near 39 ° C are alive.

The meteorologists of the German Weather Service (DWD) expect the highlight of the heat wave to be reached on Wednesday. These extreme temperatures are not only uncomfortable, they also have serious health risks. The DWD warns of "heavy heat stress" at temperatures above 32 ° C and "extreme heat stress" over 38 ° C. Older people, toddlers and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk, which dramatically exacerbates the situation. In the summer of 2022, according to ZDF around 9,100 people in heat-related consequences-an alarming signal for society.

preventive measures and tips

So what can you do against the heat? Experts recommend staying in cool interiors as possible during the hottest hours of the day and avoiding any physical exertion. The temperatures are expected to fall below 20 ° C at night, which is also considered a "tropical night", according to Environmental Federal Office . Therefore, it is advisable to drink regularly, preferably 2-3 liters of water a day, and to protect yourself against the sun with light, breathable dresses.

• drink regularly (2-3 liters per day).
• avoid physical exertion in the hottest time of day.
• cool yourself through lukewarm shower or cool foot baths.
• Wear light, breathable clothing and avoid direct sunlight.
• Check your medication for previous illnesses.
• Pay particular attention to older people or people with chronic diseases.

The southern regions of Germany, especially the Upper Rhine lowlands, should definitely be on the hat, since they were particularly affected in the last hot summers. The health system is additionally loaded by heat waves, which leads to an increased disease burden and more hospitalization. It is therefore important that relatives take care of the well -being of older, living alone, or chronically ill people.

In particular, the DWD predicts that the numbers on hot days and tropical nights will increase through climate change. It is to be hoped that we will come through this extreme heat period with a cool head and take the necessary measures for prevention. The upcoming rains on Thursday will be happy, but no significant temperature waste can be expected.