Heat wave in Europe: up to 45 degrees - rescue workers in continuous use!

Heat wave in Europe: up to 45 degrees - rescue workers in continuous use!

Jena, Deutschland - In southern Europe there is currently an extreme heat wave that drives the temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and already has tragic consequences. Today, on July 23, 2025, the thermometers in Sicily are now showing more than 30 degrees, while Istanbul is already 36 degrees and Lesbos has to deal with 38 degrees. The authorities in Greece have prompted these high temperatures to pronounce work bans during the hot noon to protect people. In Italy, five heat -related deaths were also recorded, which makes the extent of the situation clear. ZDF today reports that Turkey is also severely affected by the heat, whereby ten people were killed by a forest fire when an unexpected wind put the helpers in danger.

The extreme conditions are expected to increase even more in the coming days: Up to 45 degrees are expected in Italy and the highest heat warning level red was spent in Palermo. Urban air -conditioned rooms remain open to the citizens to offer a little relief. Nevertheless, the prospects are dreary because the weather services do not have relaxation of the hot weather in sight.

Extensive effects of the heat wave

The heat wave is not only due to high temperatures, but also by an alarming number of heating dead. The current balance sheet shows that the number of deaths caused by heat has tripled in Europe in recent years. A study by the Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine notes that around 2,300 heat note can be complained in twelve cities alone, of which around 1,500 are attributed directly to climate change. Tagesschau indicates that 88% of the heating deaths were over 65 years of age who often suffered from health problems.

The responsibility of urban authorities is required, in particular to reduce the so-called heat island effect and take measures to create cooling centers that can offer short-term relief. In this context, the urgency of improvements in the heat action plans in Europe is also pointed out.

The situation is also tightened by the spreading forest fires, which are rampant in Turkey and other Mediterranean regions such as Greece and Spain due to the ongoing drought. In accordance with the increasing temperatures, animal rights activists call up to provide water for road animals, since the heat does not stop at the living being.

in Marmaris, a popular holiday destination, caused a stir when they cooled down in the cool floods of the sea. However, such bizarre images cannot conceal the serious consequences of the heat wave: the challenge with which Europe is faced with the long -term in the face of climate change. Experts warn that such extreme events will appear more and more in the coming years - and with them the threatening social and health consequences.