Some hot days have been seen in Germany in this summer. Very hot. In early July, the temperature in Hamburg and Colon rose to 37 ° C (98.6 F). In some areas the temperature was recorded close to 40C.
In the early years, in search of temperature, not specificly recorded until the beginning of August – a growth that specializes for expert climate change. On radio, television and social media, people were urged to stay in the middle of the day, especially at home.
During that summer wave, DW asked people on the streets of Berlin how they prepared. A young woman showed her a little fan with her, stating: “Finally I have this thing here.”
Another woman said: “I try to cool down. I drink a lot but still try to enjoy the sun.”
One man said: “I have, drink a lot of water and walk in the shade.”
So far in 2025, the temperature has been much higher for small portions, not for a long time. What can people do to better protect people from extreme heat? DW asked the federal ministry in Berlin to the spokesperson whether the government was planning any new measures after the first summer wave in early July.
The Health Ministry said, “It is dependent on state-level and local authorities to take this action.” “We are responsible for informing people.”
He sent residents to the website Hitzeservice.deWhich includes comprehensive information, including specific advice for elderly people and people with diseases. The website began in 2023, although other countries discovered as France has a very long IMIALAR services.
Wildfier in East Germany
The internal ministry said that the army was always ready to help – specific with forest fire. Soldier Saxony and Brandenburg were involved in large -scale wildfire fighting air efforts, with helicopters dump water.
There, the federal agency for firefighters, technical relief and local residents survived the worst on 1 July. Ghorishhyide regions of northern saxony were particularly affected. An area of about 2.100 hectares was burnt for days and some houses were extracted as a precast.
The federal government’s Nina app is therefore a warning of such fire. It has been used by 12 million people as it was developed 10 years ago. This includes current information and warnings about floods and weather conditions, including summer waves. Recently, it has warned the police.
Doctors warns against making hot weather trivial
In hospitals, elderly care facilities and homeless shelters, more than normal in hot days from Workers Bassier Burasier, ensuring that people have ano water and top, protection from the sun.
Peter Bobbert, president of the Berlin Medical Association, said, “A summer wave should not be underestimated.” “We all need to actively protect ourselves: avoid warm places in the city, drink enough – and take care of all those who to protect themselves to age.”
High temperatures not only reduce people’s concentration and performance. Doctors like Bobert have warned that heat can cause heart and communication failure – which can be fatal to those who are in sick or elderly regions.
For the German consumer comparison website Verivox, 13% of the German houses in 2023 was air conditioning. Last year, what is the rate 19%. Currently, the demand is again low, which experts are responsible for Germany’s high power prices. Air conditioning, however, still lacks hospitals, care facilities and schools.
It is very different for road construction workers to avoid heat – as seen in a large summer wave in Munich in Munich. A worker said how he and his collags normally live on the surface of the new road, about 100 meters (328 feet) per day. During the heatwave, which decreased half.
“We drink enough,” said Civil Engineer Chariclia Kagiaglo. “We take a lot of brakes and make ourselves as comfortable as we can do on the building site.”
Cities severely affected
Welfare of workers has been exposed Healthy Earth – Healthy people (Healthy Planet-Hold Peepal) Foundation, which was launched five years ago, started German physician, writer and television Quizmaster Actart von Hirsen. Its managing director Caretin Blam said: “Those who cannot escape from heat and UV exposure or need to wear heavy work or protective gear, searching in cultivation or roadside assistance at construction sites, are typical weak.”
He said, “People in cities, specificly in social deprived areas, which are often less green space, are specificly affected and often reduced the chances of heat,” he said.
Bluem has a clear call for politicians: “We need effective climate protection. Otherwise, a wonderful season will turn to a very dangerous season for the evopala from a wonderful season.”
According to the main public health body of Germany, around 6,000 people in Berlin -based Robert Coach Institute, 2023 and 2024 in Germany. Comparatively, about 5,600 people were killed during the same period.
Insurance company Elianz has calculated a 4.9% increase in health costs in the European Union during summer waves in 2025 so far. For Germany, it costs approximately € 25 billion ($ 29.4 billion).
This article was original in German.
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