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Heat wave over Baden-Württemberg: temperatures up to 40 degrees!
Baden-Württemberg reports heat wave, world record action, high school exams and incidents in Freiburg. Weather forecasts warn of extreme temperatures.
Heat wave over Baden-Württemberg: temperatures up to 40 degrees!
The heat has Germany firmly under control, especially in Baden-Württemberg. The current weather report shows that temperatures could reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days, putting the region at the peak of this year's heatwave. The situation on Lake Constance is particularly alarming, where the water level is falling noticeably due to persistent drought. Vegetable farmers in Rhineland-Palatinate are also fighting against drying out plants, and in Saarland the forecast temperatures are worryingly high tagesschau.de reported.
But it's not just the heat that causes excitement. In Karlsruhe, a masked man sprayed pepper spray around himself on a tram and injured 16 people, including twelve children and young people. The police are still investigating the escaped perpetrator.
Summer records and weather warnings
Weather expert Dominik Jung warns of the extreme temperatures that are streaming into our region from North Africa. The summer of 2025 has already gone down as one of the hottest in history. June 2024 was the hottest on record and extreme weather conditions appear to be intensifying. Only on June 24th were pleasant temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees recorded, while the heat wave has fluctuated between 35 and 37 degrees in the last few days. There could even be squalls on the Feldberg heidelberg24.de reported.
The risk of forest fires has increased sharply in many parts of Baden-Württemberg, sometimes to levels three to four out of five. Barbecue areas in the Rhein-Neckar district are temporarily closed to minimize the risk of fire.
Climate change as a player
As we grapple with these extreme weather conditions, climate change is a critical factor. Global temperatures have risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius since the 19th century, which, among other things, has increased heat waves and increased the frequency of extreme weather events. The water cycle is accelerated by warming, leading to more intense rainfall and an increased risk of drought in certain regions, explained nzz.ch.
For many citizens and authorities, this means acting with foresight and preparing for the coming summer months. It remains exciting to see how the climate will continue to develop and what measures need to be taken to take into account the effects of these extreme weather events in the coming years. Although the summer hours invite us to spend time outdoors, we should also remain vigilant and listen to nature.