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Heat wave in Bavaria: record temperatures and violent thunderstorms are threatening!
Unterallgäu experiences extreme heat with temperatures up to 40 degrees. Weather warnings and health tips for citizens.
Heat wave in Bavaria: record temperatures and violent thunderstorms are threatening!
Summer in Bavaria is showing its hottest side this year. Extremely warm temperatures of just under 40 degrees are expected in the coming days. This heat wave is already having a noticeable impact on daily life in Bavarian cities and villages. How op online reported, the highest temperature of the year was measured on July 2nd in Kitzingen at 37.8 degrees.
Given the unbearable heat, Mayor Stefan Günter admitted that he can't stand 40 degrees. “I feel most comfortable at 25 to 32 degrees,” he said. However, the heated atmosphere is not without consequences. On the evening of July 2nd, violent storms hit Bavaria, especially in Weissenburg, where cellars were flooded.
Warnings and Recommendations
The hot days not only bring with them extreme temperatures, but also dangers such as squalls and heavy rain. The German Weather Service (DWD) has already issued warnings about the heat, particularly for northwestern Bavaria, where temperatures of over 30 degrees are expected. Loud ZDF There are two warning levels: Severe heat exposure (level 1), which recommends special precautionary measures, and extreme heat exposure (level 2), which focuses on particularly vulnerable people such as older people and those with previous illnesses.
The DWD also advises not to spend time outdoors in the midday heat and to use sun protection with a sun protection factor of 30. UV radiation is carcinogenic regardless of the temperature.
Consequences for nature and health
The rising temperatures and drought are also putting a considerable strain on nature. According to the DWD, the risk of forest fires will increase sharply in the coming days. The highest level is reached in many places in Bavaria. Open fire or smoldering cigarettes can have fatal consequences. The heat has a particularly negative impact in urban areas such as Nuremberg. Mayor Christian Vogel is calling on the population to water trees in the city regularly to minimize heat-related damage.
The Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider is calling for heat and climate-friendly conversions in cities in order to better counter the consequences of climate change. This includes, among other things, more trees and less sealed areas.
Oases of relaxation
In these difficult times, many municipalities are relying on creative solutions. In Munich, churches have acted as cool retreats during the heat wave. 79 churches are listed in the GeoPortal as open places where people can find shade and refreshing water. These initiatives are a ray of hope in the oppressive heat that is affecting many of us.
Bavaria is thus preparing for a real heat wave that will test not only the temperatures, but also our behavior and our health. Stay cool, drink enough and seek shelter wherever possible!