Heat up to 45 Degrees Possible & Earthquake Victims
In Switzerland, temperatures could rise to as much as 45 degrees, while severe disasters and conflicts shape events abroad. In addition to health risks caused by the heat, international crises in Venezuela and Ukraine are impacting the security situation.
Prepare for extreme heat, as record-breaking values are possible in Switzerland. A look at Paris illustrates the danger: there, hospitals and morgues are already overwhelmed after days of over 40 degrees. Incidentally, a fan is not a good choice for cooling down at night. The device stirs up dust and pollen, which can irritate allergies, and often leads to dry eyes or a dry throat.
In Eastern Europe, the situation remains tense, which has an impact on the general security situation. Russia has declared a state of emergency (special state powers in crises) for the occupied Crimean Peninsula. Previously, Ukraine reported the shooting down of 23 drones near Moscow and an attack on a Russian arms factory.
A natural disaster is shaking South America, where the death toll has risen to over 1,400 following three earthquakes in Venezuela. Around 50,000 people are considered missing, and entire regions are destroyed. The military is currently securing public order there.
In the Middle East, there is diplomatic progress: Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework agreement (an initial agreement in principle). Despite this rapprochement, the situation in the region remains unstable, particularly due to ongoing attacks on cargo ships in the Persian Gulf.
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