Extreme heat wave threatens: Germany below 43 degrees!

Extreme heat wave threatens: Germany below 43 degrees!

From July 10, 2025, Germany will be hit by an extreme heat wave that promises temperatures up to 43 degrees. [Merkur] reports that weather models flow hot air masses from North Africa to Central Europe. This heat wave could be an enormous burden on health, nature and infrastructure. Particularly worrying is the forecast that the temperatures could fluctuate between 35 and 40 degrees, with peak values of up to 43 degrees in the shade.

The days before the heat wave, specifically on July 8th and 9th, were comparatively pleasant with maximum values between 23 and 28 degrees. There were occasional local showers or thunderstorms that briefly cooled down. [Engineer] has also reported that Germany has experienced the driest first half of the year in 1893, which could still tighten the situation. At the end of June, temperatures over 35 degrees already hailed, and the forecasts for the beginning of July said no less than over 30 degrees. For Wednesday this week, possible peak values of 42 degrees are expected, which puts the heat record of 41.2 degrees from 2019.

The dangerous heat wave

The causes of the upcoming heat waves are stable high -pressure layers that block cool air masses and instead attract hot air from North Africa. [Ingenieur] explains that a high -pressure area over Western Europe favors these developments. In southern Europe, temperatures of up to 50 degrees have already been measured, especially in countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece. This goes hand in hand with devastating forest fires and evacuations of tourists.

The high temperatures not only have climatic consequences, but also represent a significant health risk. Every year around 28,000 people die in Europe in the consequences of extreme heat, and the trend is rising. According to information, older people, children and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk. Heat waves can lead to heat stress, which increases the risk of heat and heat weakness. These extreme temperatures lead to an increase in health risks, especially in urban areas in which the "urban heat island effect" occurs increasingly.

preparations and measures

The WMO and WHO warn of the increasing health risks that result from these heat waves. Measures for heat protection are required, such as avoiding direct sunlight and keeping apartments cool. A sensitization of the population is also essential, especially for endangered groups. Climate change contributes to the intensity of these heat waves, and experts warn that the situation is still exacerbated without adequate adjustment measures.

In addition, work on the European parquet is intensively working on developing adaptation strategies in order to protect citizens from the consequences of climate change. The EU continuously develops new guidelines that aim to become up to 2050 climate silver. This includes everything from public warning systems to measures in social institutions. [EEA] also points out that the distribution of environmental dangers often correlates with income, unemployment and level of education, which increases the need for targeted measures.