Heatwave in Germany: Will the temperature record be broken today?
It is currently exceptionally hot in Germany. Meteorologists expect that a new temperature record for the month of June could be set today. For the first time since weather records began, temperatures on a day in June could reach the 40-degree Celsius mark.
The heat is particularly noticeable in the south and west of the country. Hot air masses from the south are causing the thermometer to climb higher and higher. Many people are therefore seeking relief in outdoor pools or at lakes, as the sun is shining almost without interruption.
However, experts warn of the health risks associated with this extreme weather situation. It is important to drink plenty of water throughout the day and avoid the direct midday sun. Older people, the sick, and young children in particular should be careful and stay mostly in cool indoor areas.
The high temperatures also have an impact on the environment and infrastructure. In many federal states, the risk of forest fires is currently very high, which is why open fires in the forest are strictly prohibited. In addition, the heat can cause technical problems, for example with the railway, if the metal tracks expand too much due to the heat.
Although it is expected to get a bit cooler in some regions over the next few days, the heat remains an important topic for the time being. Whether the 40-degree record will actually fall today will only be clear late this evening. One thing is certain, however: this June is already among the hottest months of recent years.