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

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

heat wave in Berlin: health risks and prevention measures

In Berlin, the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning that predicts a strong thermal load in the coming days. This announcement is not only important for those directly affected, but also throws a light on the challenges that extreme weather conditions for the entire community bring.

Health City Councilor Uwe Brockhausen and medical officer Patrick Larscheid from the Reinickendorf district office warn of the significant health risks that are associated with high temperatures. These include circulatory complaints and general discomfort. In serious cases, extreme heat can even be life -threatening. The most common symptoms that can occur during this time are dizziness, headache, exhaustion, nausea and vomiting.

The importance of these warnings goes beyond individual health risks. It is a symptom of larger climatic changes that increasingly affect the everyday life of the population. It is therefore crucial to take appropriate measures to protect yourself and others.

In order to avoid health problems in the heat, the following preventive steps should be observed:

1. Heat protection in leisure time:

• Avoid direct sunlight and often search for the shadow.
• physical activities should be restricted, especially in the afternoon hours, when the temperatures are highest.

2. Fluid intake and cooling:

• Drink enough water to supply your body with liquid.
• Use cooling showers or foot baths to regulate your body temperature.

3. Pleasant room temperatures:

• Open windows to ventilate your apartment when it is cooler outside.
• prevent direct sunlight from curtains or blinds to keep your living rooms cool.

These measures are not only important for your own health, but also for community responsibility. By paying attention to each other and acting preventively, we can help everyone survive this heat wave as healthy as possible.

For more information and tips on heat protection, it is advisable to consult the website of the health department: www.berlin.de/ba-reinickendorf .