Record heat in southern Europe: Temperatures around 40 degrees add to the population

Veröffentlicht: 15. Juli 2023, 15:55 Uhr

Von: NAG Redaktion

Hitzewelle in Südeuropa: Temperaturen um 40 Grad setzen Mensch und Natur zu Die anhaltende Hitzewelle sorgt in weiten Teilen Südeuropas für große Herausforderungen. Tagsüber werden Temperaturen um die 40 Grad erreicht, nachts sinken sie nur selten unter 30 Grad. Es gab zwar vereinzelt kurzzeitige Entspannung, zum Beispiel in Südspanien, wo die Temperaturen am Samstag unter 40 Grad fielen. Doch insgesamt bleibt die Hitze bestehen. Besonders stark betroffen ist Griechenland, wo örtlich sogar Höchstwerte von bis zu 44 Grad verzeichnet wurden. In der Westtürkei mussten 48 Menschen aufgrund von Hitzschlägen im Krankenhaus behandelt werden. Die Hitzewelle hat auch negative Auswirkungen auf … — Heat wave in southern Europe: Temperatures around 40 degrees man and nature add the continued heat wave to large challenges in large parts of southern Europe. During the day, temperatures around 40 degrees are reached, at night they rarely drop below 30 degrees. There was a few short -term relaxation, for example in southern Spain, where the temperatures on Saturday fell below 40 degrees. But overall the heat remains. Greece is particularly affected, where the maximum values of up to 44 degrees were even listed locally. In the western Turkey, 48 people had to be treated in the hospital due to heat strokes. The heat wave also has negative effects on ... (Symbolbild/MB)

heat wave in southern Europe: temperatures around 40 degrees use human and nature

The persistent heat wave ensures major challenges in large parts of southern Europe. During the day, temperatures around 40 degrees are reached, at night they rarely drop below 30 degrees. There was a few short -term relaxation, for example in southern Spain, where the temperatures on Saturday fell below 40 degrees. But overall the heat remains.

Greece is particularly affected, where the highest levels of up to 44 degrees were even listed locally. In the western Turkey, 48 people had to be treated in the hospital due to heat strokes.

The heat wave also has a negative effect on nature. In Greece, the risk of forest fires increases due to the high drought. The civil protection authority and the fire brigade urgently warn of the risk of fire.

The coming week also does not promise cooling. The high pressure area "Caronte" could bring even higher temperatures. Over 40 degrees are expected in the big cities, in parts of Sardinia even up to 47 degrees and possibly even 48 degrees in Sicily. The highest temperature in Europe so far was measured on Sicily in August 2021 and was 48.8 degrees Celsius.

Especially for older people, the sick and toddlers, the extremely high daytime temperatures are stressful and dangerous. Hospitals and emergency doctors are therefore already preparing for the heat wave.

In order to minimize health risks, some measures should be taken into account. It is important to drink enough, preferably mineral -containing drinks. Slightly digestible dishes such as salads, fruit and vegetables are recommended. Physical exertion should be avoided and headgear can protect against a heat stroke. People who take medication regularly should coordinate with their family doctor how they can be taken at the high temperatures.

Spain has also been suffering from extreme heat for days, especially the south of the country. The daily maximum temperatures are often over 40 degrees. There is hardly any cooling at night, since it is still about 30 degrees warm even. The next heat wave is already on the way, and over 40 degrees is expected again in Córdoba for Monday. Up to 40 degrees are also possible in Mallorca.

In Turkey, the west coast is particularly affected by the heat. On Saturday, 48 people with heat stroke had to be treated in the hospital. The Kandilli Observatory in Istanbul advises people to drink a lot of water and avoid stays outdoors. In the popular tourist region around Antalya, temperatures of up to 44 degrees were even measured.

Tourism also suffers from the heat. In Greece, archaeological sites had to be closed at times due to the high temperatures, including the acropolis in Athens. In Bulgaria it also gets extremely hot again after a short relaxation. Meteorologists predict temperatures around 40 degrees. The long -term prediction is even more worrying that the heat will hardly be left in the next two weeks.

The meteorologists of the affected countries repeatedly point out climate change as the cause of the heat waves. They expect extreme heat waves with hot air from Africa in the coming years. In Spain, too, the heat waves have accumulated in recent years, as the weather service there confirms. The connection between the climate change and extreme weather events caused by humans is undisputed. The heating of the atmosphere absorbs more water vapor, which leads to an increase in heavy rain and storms. It is therefore important that measures are taken to contain climate change and its effects.