Heat wave in Hoyerswerda: Two children in hospital with heat stroke!

Heat wave in Hoyerswerda: Two children in hospital with heat stroke!

The heat is really hitting in Hoyerswerda. On July 3, 2025, the highest temperature of 37 degrees Celsius was measured around 4 p.m. A later display at the former Karstadt parking lot even showed 39 degrees, while the official measuring station registered 36 degrees Sächsische.de reported. Despite the oppressive heat, the increase in heat-related emergencies remained roughly the same, largely due to citizens' cautious behavior.

However, a few older people visited the Lausitzer Seenland Klinikum because they were suffering from a lack of fluids. Two children who were brought to the emergency room with suspected heat stroke also required special attention. Chief physician Kyrill Hantschick joins a list of doctors who point out the dangers of heat.

Important tips for coping with heat

Given the extreme temperatures that could reach over 40 degrees in the coming days, it is important to find out about possible heat-related illnesses. According to an analysis by Morgenpost.de Symptoms such as sunstroke, heat exhaustion or heat stroke can occur, which can be particularly dangerous for older people, infants and people with chronic illnesses.

Heat stroke is manifested by high body temperature, reddening of the skin, confusion and, in the worst case, even loss of consciousness. There's something going on! Older people and small children who cannot regulate the heat very well are particularly at risk. Experts recommend that if you suspect heat stroke, you should quickly get out of the sun and go to cooler rooms.

Caring in the heat

There are several protective measures to avoid cold problems or circulatory damage. The right clothing, drinking enough fluids and avoiding direct sunlight are essential. Light, air-permeable clothes can help with this. When using sunscreen, it is important to only protect exposed skin areas without hindering sweating. The Robert Koch Institute also emphasizes that air conditioning systems should not be set more than 6 degrees cooler than the outside temperature in order to avoid circulation problems.

The rising temperatures are not a one-off phenomenon - climate change is leading to this in Germany RKI emphasizes an increase in hot days in the coming years. Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and people with previous health problems, require particular attention. Effective heat protection is therefore not only advisable, but urgent.

So be careful, take the heat seriously and take precautions in good time - there is a lot to be gained when it comes to your health!