Heat Tips for Switzerland & State of Emergency in Crimea
Switzerland is preparing for further hot days, while the strain in neighboring countries is already leading to bottlenecks in the healthcare system. Simultaneously, the escalation of the war in Ukraine is causing a slump in Russian fuel production and new security measures on the Crimean Peninsula. We summarize the most important developments and tips for daily life.
To stay healthy during the ongoing heat in Switzerland, you should darken living spaces during the day, avoid physical exertion, and increase fluid intake. Following an already summery week, weather forecasts predict more days of high temperatures. The situation is also tense in neighboring France; in Paris, extreme temperatures are already leading to the overcrowding of hospitals and morgues.
In Eastern Europe, the security situation is intensifying as Russia has declared a state of emergency on the Crimean Peninsula. The region has been under increased Ukrainian aerial bombardment for weeks. Furthermore, Russian gasoline production has plummeted by about 25% following attacks on refineries—facilities for fuel production. The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than the First World War.
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