Heat wave in the Weserbergland: warnings for Hameln-Pyrmont and more!

Heat wave in the Weserbergland: warnings for Hameln-Pyrmont and more!

Today, July 1, 2025, which we welcome with rising temperatures, the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued heat warnings for the districts of Hameln-Pyrmont, Holzminden, Lippe and Schaumburg. The warnings cover a critical period during which temperatures could rise up to 33 degrees Celsius, while felt levels could be even higher. The acute danger of the heat will be particularly emphasized from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Monday, as many younger and older people are affected by it. On Tuesday, meteorologists expect temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius, before cooling down to around 23 degrees from Thursday. In this regard, Dewezet provides important information.

Heatwarnings sums up how health is affected when temperatures rise to such high levels: Heat stress poses a serious threat to human health. Vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women, children and people with chronic illnesses are particularly at risk. The DWD therefore not only keeps an eye on the current temperatures, but also the perceived values, which can vary greatly between people in the respective age groups.

Preparing for extreme temperatures

When warning about heat, the DWD issues some simple but effective rules that can help you survive these extreme temperatures better. These include:

• Meiden Sie die Hitze und direkte Sonne, vor allem zwischen 11 und 16 Uhr.
• Halten Sie den Körper kühl, indem Sie viel trinken und luftige Kleidung tragen.
• Halten Sie die Wohnung kühl und nutzen Sie schattige Plätze.

The DWD differentiates between two warning levels: “Severe heat stress” is declared when temperatures feel above 32 degrees Celsius, while “extreme heat stress” occurs at over 38 degrees Celsius, which already applies to older people from 36 degrees. This shows that temperatures represent not only a meteorological challenge, but also a social one.

The effects on our health

What is less known is that heat can have far-reaching consequences for your health. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), extreme heat waves lead to long-term health problems and even increased mortality. Good heat protection is now considered absolutely necessary, especially in light of climate change, which will cause an increase in hot days in the coming decades. In this context, the RKI works closely with other institutions to develop effective prevention measures. As the RKI emphasizes, monitoring and timely warnings are crucial in addressing heat-related health risks.

For those who live or are staying in the affected regions in the coming hot days, it is now up to each individual to take the appropriate precautionary measures. Stay safe, avoid the blazing sun and heed warnings from local authorities. Because as the saying goes: a healthy body is the greatest good!