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Heat wave is rolling over Aachen: temperatures up to 37 degrees expected!
Aachen is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures up to 37 degrees. Health risks and protective measures are important.
Heat wave is rolling over Aachen: temperatures up to 37 degrees expected!
The heat wave not only has North Rhine-Westphalia firmly in its grip, but also Cologne, where the thermometer could reach up to 37 degrees Celsius. A saxophonist could sing a sweaty melody on the streets while the German Weather Service (DWD) raises its finger in warning: temperatures will rise to over 35 degrees. It is planned that the peak of the heat will be reached on Wednesday, and no pleasant cooling is expected during the night either. It will remain stuffy, especially in dense urban areas. According to t-online.de we should arm ourselves and pay attention to our health.
The health risks should not be underestimated. In the summer of 2022, around 9,100 people died in Germany due to extreme heat, which is more than the total number of deaths from traffic accidents and drug use combined. According to zdf.de, older people and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk. Their ability to adapt to high temperatures is often limited. It is therefore important to follow a few simple rules in order to defy the heat chaos.
Heat Coping Tips
- Trinken Sie regelmäßig 1,5 bis 3 Liter Flüssigkeit.
- Vermeiden Sie körperliche Anstrengung während der heißesten Tageszeiten.
- Nutzen Sie Methoden zur Abkühlung wie lauwarmes Duschen oder kühlende Fußbäder.
- Leichte, atmungsaktive Kleidung und das Meiden direkter Sonnenstrahlung sind ebenfalls wichtig.
- Besonders Menschen mit Herz-Kreislauf-, Nieren- oder Lungenerkrankungen sollten ihre Medikation überprüfen.
In addition, special attention should be paid to the older ones among us. Relatives should check their well-being regularly and offer support if necessary. The risk of not recognizing the consequences of the heat increases with immobility and social isolation. According to umweltbundesamt.de, hot days and tropical nights occur frequently in urban areas - minimum temperatures up to 10 degrees higher are possible. These effects are also exacerbated by climate change.
An outlook: Thursday brings a cooling down to around 23 degrees and the weekend also lets us breathe - with cloudy skies and more pleasant temperatures. Until then, we have no choice but to take good care of ourselves and survive the hot time as best we can.