Heat wave in Halle: Weekly markets close early today at 3 p.m.!

Heat wave in Halle: Weekly markets close early today at 3 p.m.!

On July 2, 2025, the heat in Halle (Saale) became unbearable. Due to extreme temperatures of over 35 °C, the city closes the weekly markets at 3 p.m. This reports dubisthalle.de. The decision to close the markets early was made to protect the health of citizens.

But it's not just the weekly markets that are affected. In the city center, the Ulrichskirche concert hall opens its doors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a cooling retreat for anyone looking to cool off. This is particularly important because extremely high temperatures in Germany pose a relevant health risk zdfheute.de reported.

Health risks in extreme heat

The heat can have devastating consequences, as shown by the figures from summer 2022, where around 9,100 people died as a result of extreme heat. This exceeds deaths from traffic accidents and drug use combined. Older people who have difficulty adapting to high temperatures are particularly at risk. People with previous illnesses, such as cardiovascular or lung diseases, are also at greater risk hallelif.de supplemented.

To get through this heat wave safely, there are some simple but important tips: Drink between 1.5 and 3 liters of fluid regularly and avoid physical exertion during the hottest time of the day. Be sure to wear light, breathable clothing and avoid direct sunlight.

City informs citizens

Since health risks increase in such situations, the city administration also has the website halle.de updated. Here, citizens can find helpful tips and advice on what to do in extreme heat. It is crucial that relatives of older people and people with limited mobility in particular keep an eye on their condition in order to identify possible risks in good time.

The coming days promise to remain hot. Therefore, it is important to prepare for the temperatures. Cooling places like Ulrichskirche, where you can enjoy a carefree break from the oppressive weather, are very popular.