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Heat wave hits Rhineland-Palatinate: weather warnings and high fire risk!
Rhineland-Palatinate is experiencing heat warnings with temperatures up to 36 degrees. Hot health and safety tips.
Heat wave hits Rhineland-Palatinate: weather warnings and high fire risk!
Summer, sun, heat – that is the basic tenor that is hovering over Rhineland-Palatinate these days. The peak temperature of 35.5 degrees was reached in Landau on Wednesday, and it was already clear: summer has us firmly under control. Even though there were smaller thunderstorms on Thursday night, today's Thursday is mixed. This brings not only showers, but also isolated lightning and thunder. For the next few days, SWR expert Plöger even predicts maximum temperatures of up to 36 degrees on Sunday.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has therefore issued a heat warning for Rhineland-Palatinate. These warnings aren't just a nice-to-have, they're important for people's health. Exposure to heat poses a serious risk, particularly for sensitive groups such as the elderly, pregnant women and children. This information can also be found on wärmewarenen.de, where the DWD publishes official heat warnings for current and following days.
Health risks and protective measures
The DWD's recommendation is clear: you protect yourself from the heat by avoiding it. Drinking plenty of fluids and keeping indoor spaces cool are essential to protect your health. Sensitive people may suffer from heat stress even without official warnings, as explained on wärmewarenen.de. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), heat in Germany is expected to increase in the next few decades due to climate change. This increase has a direct impact on human well-being and health, especially among vulnerable groups.
In order to further monitor the health consequences of the heat, the RKI has carried out numerous evaluations of heat-related excess mortality. Good heat protection requires close cooperation between various ministries and authorities. This also includes exchanges with the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Center for Health Education in order to develop truly effective prevention measures.
Danger of forest fires and drought
However, the current drought in Rhineland-Palatinate brings with it further dangers. The risk of forest fires is high in parts of the country; the DWD reports the second highest warning level (level 4 out of 5). The risk of fire in meadows and fields is also increased by the ongoing drought. This makes it even more important to handle fire carefully and exercise special caution.
The information and recommendations collected can also be found on the DWD website, which provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation and expected weather developments. It is important to remain vigilant and prepare for the hot days ahead.