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Heat prevention in Darmstadt: Tips for the heat wave on July 10th!
On July 10th, Darmstadt will provide information about heat precautions at Luisenplatz. Target groups are older people and pregnant women.
Heat prevention in Darmstadt: Tips for the heat wave on July 10th!
On July 10, 2025, an important action stand for heat prevention will take place at Luisenplatz in Darmstadt. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., citizens are invited to find out about the increasing health risks caused by heat. The organizers are the Science City of Darmstadt and the Evangelical University, which acts under the coordination of Professor Alexandra Rau. The aim of this initiative is to reduce vulnerability to extreme temperatures and identify preventive measures.
Particularly vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women and homeless people are the focus of the information offerings. Due to climate change, an increase in hot days and tropical nights is expected in Germany in the next few decades - values that have already increased massively in recent years Federal Environment Agency reported. These changes not only pose a challenge to quality of life, but also have serious health implications.
Health consequences of the heat
The health effects of heat can be serious. The Robert Koch Institute paints a worrying picture: many people suffer from the consequences of heat waves, with older people and people with chronic illnesses particularly affected. Between 2000 and 2024, statistics show a significant increase in hot days and tropical nights in many regions of Germany. For example, around 15,600 people died from heat-related complications in the hot summers of 2018 and 2019 alone.
Heat accumulation in cities also contributes to temperatures remaining higher at night. The urban heat island effect causes inner cities to retain the heat from the daytime hours overnight. This exacerbates the situation, especially in urban areas, where more and more people live. The Federal Environment Agency lists many health problems that can be caused by elevated temperatures, from heatstroke to exhaustion to long-term chronic illness.
Prevention and precaution
To meet these challenges, the city of Darmstadt is implementing a comprehensive heat action plan. Local health authorities, the Office of Climate Protection and Adaptation and other relevant bodies are working hand in hand to offer citizens information and support. Cool places and drinking water fountains in particular should provide relief. A suitable information offering could help to raise awareness among the population and establish preventive measures.
Anyone who is curious about the topic of heat prevention is cordially invited to visit the information stands at Luisenplatz on July 10th and ask questions. For anyone who cannot appear in person, the contacts of the Office for Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation are available: Email: klimaschutz@darmstadt.de and Tel. 06151 13-4902.
In today's world, it is important to keep an eye on the health of citizens and educate them about the risks and protective measures. The upcoming stand in Darmstadt could therefore be a first, important step in the right direction.