Heat wave in Baden-Württemberg: 35 degrees and risk of forest fire threaten!

Heat wave in Baden-Württemberg: 35 degrees and risk of forest fire threaten!

Ihringen, Deutschland - The heat wave that breaks over Baden-Württemberg promises a few very hot days. According to swr , the temperatures continue to increase up to the middle of the next week. On Saturday, record-breaking maximum values ​​of up to 33.2 degrees in Ihringen, 33.1 degrees in Baden-Baden and 33.0 degrees were measured in Mannheim. The summer of 2025 is already a real heat bringer.

As the forecasts show, Sunday could even bring temperatures of up to 35 degrees. However, weather expert Sven Plöger warns that up to 39 to 40 degrees could even be reached in Stuttgart on Wednesday. These extreme temperatures have both health risks and a number of warnings. Especially at night it will remain warm with pleasant, but still high temperatures between 13 and 20 degrees.

health risks and protective measures

The current heat waves are not only a meteorological challenge, but also represent one of the greatest health threats, as the World Health Organization (WHO) propagates. According to an analysis by EEA In the past four decades have around 90 percent of the deaths due to weather-related Caused extreme events in Europe. Older people, children and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) emphasizes that heat not only damages physical health, but can also influence mental health. At persistently high temperatures, it is important to stay well hydrogenated, not to stay in the direct sun for long and be careful when bathing, as temperature differences can lead to circulatory shocks.

forest and water warnings

The high temperatures also mean that the risk of forest fire in numerous regions of Baden-Württemberg has risen to the second highest warning level. As a result, a strict grill and smoking ban was imposed in the Karlsruhe district. The city of Crailsheim reacts with the closure of all urban barbecue areas. Similar measures apply in the Heilbronn district, where grilling is only allowed in approved areas. Many regions, including Aalen and the district of Ludwigsburg, have also taken appropriate measures.

Additional challenges have water withdrawal bans, which were introduced in circles such as Böblingen and Esslingen due to low water levels. These bans should continue until mid -July, which reinforces the appeal to the citizens, no water from the affected regions.

a look ahead

The current weather conditions are a clear indication of how climate change affects our everyday life. In many regions of Europe, temperatures above 40 degrees have already been reached, and without adequate adaptation measures the situation could further exacerbate. It is crucial that measures for health care and risk reduction are taken, especially for endangered groups.

Overall, it is to be hoped that the longed -for relief from the heat will only arrive on Thursday and that the population comes well protected by this hot phase. Stay cool and pay attention to yourself!