Heat wave in the north: up to 39 degrees and acute forest fire risk!
Heat wave in the north: up to 39 degrees and acute forest fire risk!
Wittingen, Deutschland - The summer heat has a firm grip on us! Today, on July 1, 2025, the temperatures in Lower Saxony will climb to dizzying 39 degrees Celsius, a reason for concern for many citizens. Especially on the coast, it is not quite as pressing with somewhat milder temperatures, but the values there also rise to 29 to 34 degrees Celsius, such as ndr reported.
The high temperatures also result in a significant risk of forest fires. In many regions of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the alarm level has risen to the highest level 5, with this impending danger, particularly in Greifswald and goods on the Müritz. In Lower Saxony, the Gifhorn district is considered to be very endangered.
heat and health risks
On this hot day, it is important to pay attention to health. The German Weather Service (DWD) expressly warns of a "very high" health risk from UV radiation, especially for older people. This group is considered to be particularly susceptible, but younger and health -fit people are not protected from overheating. Symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and headache should be taken seriously.
At extreme temperatures, the death rate increases, especially in older people. According to the rki , the result of a combination of heat and existing health problems such as heart or heart Lung diseases. In the last heat waves, especially 2018 and 2019, over 15,600 additional deaths were attributed to the heat.
information measures in the heat
Not only Lower Saxony is affected - the forecasts indicate that the problem of extreme temperatures could become even more acute in the near future. The Federal Environment Agency indicates that due to the climate change, the number of "hot days" and tropical nights will increase in the coming years, which has already led to the extreme heat waves in the past. Especially in city centers, the effects are noticeable due to the urban heat island, in which the temperatures can be up to 10 degrees higher than on the outskirts.
The condition is worrying, and we can only hope that the coming days will be cooler and the summer heat will not make us any further.
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