Germany is burning: over 37 degrees and the heat wave remains!

Germany is burning: over 37 degrees and the heat wave remains!

In the coming days, Germany will be confronted with extreme temperatures that can reach up to 37 degrees Celsius. This heat wave is the result of a powerful anticyclone called Zora, which brings warm air masses from North Africa and the Sahara to Central Europe. Loud Hessian/Lower Saxony General The weather next Saturday and Sunday will be accompanied by tropical nights in which temperatures could be over 20 degrees.

Of particular concern is the forecast that the so-called “Heat Dome” may linger over Central Europe for a longer period of time, with significant potential for health problems, negative impacts on agriculture and rising energy costs. The risk is particularly high for older people, small children and those with chronic illnesses. Milder temperatures are expected on the coasts, but inland the nights can be mostly tropical.

Extreme values ​​in Europe

While Germany struggles with warm winds, the rest of Europe is hit by a truly brutal heatwave. According to information from daswetter.com The heat wave could last until the end of July, reaching historic highs of over 40 degrees Celsius in countries such as Greece, Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Impressive temperatures of 42 to 44 degrees Celsius have already been recorded in Serbia, which is more than 10 degrees above average for this time of year.

The extreme temperatures have already had their first tragic consequences, particularly in Greece, where several tourists have died during the heatwave. Temperatures of 43 degrees were also recorded in the shade in Athens, which has been suffering from extreme heat for two weeks. The climb to the Acropolis is prohibited in the shade at temperatures above 43 degrees to ensure the safety of visitors. Medical calls for heat-related problems are increasing, further underscoring the dangers of this weather situation, reports ZDF today.

Risk factors and outlook

The ongoing heat poses many risks. People with poor health, seniors and children are particularly at risk. According to the Robert Koch Institute, up to 19,000 heat-related deaths could have occurred in Germany in the hot summer of 2018 and the hot years of 2019 and 2020. In view of the coming heat, information about heat protection plans must be particularly sensitive.

In the long term, the question is how such extreme weather phenomena will affect our society. As temperatures rise, both short-term and long-term strategies need to be developed to protect population health and address the challenges of climate change. It remains to be hoped that temperatures will not rise further in August, as further increases could worsen the already critical situation.