Heat warning for Augsburg: How to protect yourself from the summer heat!

Heat warning for Augsburg: How to protect yourself from the summer heat!

Augsburg, Deutschland - The first hot days of the year broke out over Augsburg, and the temperatures mow up for the highest levels. The German Weather Service has published the first heat warning of the year for the city. This warning applies if the perceived temperature of more than two consecutive days is over 32 degrees, which has already been the case in the past few days. The city registered temperatures of almost 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, with the perceived temperature even increasing to about 40 degrees. [Hello Augsburg] reports that the city informs the population about their heat portal and gives tips to get through the heat healthy.

In the shady corners of the outer gastronomy, something is going on - people are looking for relief before the oppressive heat. However, the scenery was different at Rathausplatz: there it was almost empty on Sunday. This situation is not only uncomfortable, but also harbors health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as senior: inside, small children and people with previous illnesses. Doctors warn that these groups of people can suffer, especially from the high temperatures, and recommend taking special precautions.

heat action plan in the pipeline

In order to better prepare for the citizens: better for the heating conditions inside of Augsburg, the city plans to decide on a heat action plan in July. The aim of this plan is to sensitize the population to the heating rides and take measures that counteract the negative effects on the city community. [Augsburger-Lautgemeine] emphasizes that older people, pregnant women, people in need of care and chronically ill are particularly the focus of the measures.

What can the Augsburg do in the heat? A variety of tips was published: drinking a lot of water, taking light meals and rooms at night are just a few of the advice. In addition, people should stay in the shade in the warmest hours of the day and move sporting activities to the cooler morning or evening hours. The wearing of lighter, airy clothing and darkening of the rooms during the day are further simple measures to better survive the heat.

on the heat warnings

As the German Weather Service also informs, heat warnings are issued for days on which health risks exist. The criteria for this are diverse and include both daily and night loads. Sensitive people can suffer from the high temperatures even without official warnings. The heat trend shows the development of the heat load, but does not allow any detailed forecasts for the coming days. It is therefore important to continue to pay attention to the current warnings and information, which are also provided via the thermal danger index. [Heat warnings] offers extensive information.

In the coming days it will be shown how Augsburg deals with the heat load and whether the planned action plan makes a sustainable difference. However, one thing remains clear: the summer heat has reached Augsburg, and now it is well to prepare yourself on everyone and to master the heat cleverly.