Heat wave rolls on NRW: Above 35 degrees and health risks threaten!
Heat wave rolls on NRW: Above 35 degrees and health risks threaten!
in North Rhine-Westphalia, and especially in Cologne, there is a multi-day heat wave at the door that will really sweat from the weekend. The German Weather Service (DWD) has already published an official heat warning on Sunday, June 29. There is a warning of “strong heat load”, which in particular could hit the Rhineland and the Ruhr area hard.
On Friday, pleasant 24 degrees are still expected in the region, but the thermometer climbs up to 30 degrees on Saturday. From Sunday, the temperatures rise to 32 degrees, and on Monday, June 30th, up to 35 degrees are even possible. The highlight of the heat wave is reached on Tuesday, July 1, with maximum values of up to 37 degrees in Cologne and 36 degrees in Aachen. 35 degrees are also forecast for the Ruhr area and Münster. In addition to the heat, the night doesn't stay much better; The temperatures only drop to 16 to 18 degrees, which makes sufficient recovery unlikely.
health risks through extreme heat
Such high temperatures bring considerable health risks. The most common complaints that can occur in the population are headaches, exhaustion, drowsiness and even circulatory problems. Older people and people with chronic previous illnesses are already at risk. If you learn when dealing with the heat, precaution is the be -all and end -all: drinking a lot, avoiding physical exertion and visiting cool rooms, the Dwd.
A look at the recent history shows that extreme heat waves are not only annoying, but also dangerous. According to the Environmental Federal Agency , Hitzesommer in Germany have led to an increase in heat-related deaths, especially in the case of particularly endangered population groups. Climate change is seen as a possible driver for such extreme events that could not only manifest themselves more intensely, but also more often. This means that there will be even more hot days and tropical nights in the future.
tips for the heat week
For everyone who wants to avoid the heat, the region offers numerous opportunities to move freely and enjoy the summer months. There are many free excursion destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia that can now serve as a welcome change. For example, spoils yourself with a visit to a cool lake or walking in shady forests - this is how the summer heat can be endured better.
Overall, it is to be hoped that the coming days will not only bring the heat, but also a cool wind in the second half of the week, for example, if rain and thunderstorms are possible. Until then it means: drink enough, protect yourself and please pay attention to health!
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