Heat wave strikes: Germany expects up to 40 degrees today!

Heat wave strikes: Germany expects up to 40 degrees today!

Deutschland - The temperatures rise and with them the concerns of people. In Germany, meteorologists expect up to 40 degrees Celsius for the next few days. According to Tagesschau , the hottest days of summer are already competing, which already leads to intensive thermal loads, especially in the west and southwest. The heat wave has grasped numerous regions in Europe, with Paris launching the highest warning level. The effects of the heat are not only uncomfortable, but also dangerous.

hotter than ever before, Barcelona has reported the hottest June since the temperature records began. Here the average temperature was 26 degrees and put the record from 1914 in the shade. Total regions in Germany, with particular attention to the mountainous and high -altitude areas, are spared the extreme heat, as it stays below 30 degrees. The German Weather Service (DWD) indicates violent heating streak in regions such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

health dangers of the heat

The health risks at such extreme temperatures are high, especially for vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women and people with previous illnesses. The Robert Koch-Institut (rki) emphasizes that the climate change of such Heat waves will continue to increase in the coming decades. Effective protective measures are essential to inform the population about the dangers and prevention options.

heat stress can lead to serious health problems. Symptoms such as dizziness and exhaustion are not uncommon for weakened people and children. In the commercial sector, it is also important to consider special regulations for outdoor work in order to minimize health risks.

necessary precautionary measures

In order to master the dangers of the heat wave, different health institutions have launched actions. A hotline for heat -related health questions is offered by the Barmer health insurance company to ensure that everyone receives the necessary support. At the same time, everyone is challenged to actively take care of your own health by drinking enough and staying in the shade or in air -conditioned rooms during the hottest hours.

The situation is not only limited to Germany. In Greece, for example, the temperatures are over 45 degrees. Here you already complain several heat note among tourists. According to the ZDF due to the heat, while many officers work from home.

In Athens you could see that the heat prohibits the climb to the acropolis in the shade from a temperature of 43 degrees. These measures show how serious the situation is to take and how important it is to act with cool heads.

In view of the current developments, it remains to be seen how the situation continues. It is certain that the coming days will be a challenge for many and that all residents have to be careful to get through the heat wave healthy.