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Harsh temperature rise predicted: city offers guidelines for conduct

Scorching Temperatures Approaching: City Offers Heat Survival Advice - City of Wiesbaden Offers Strategies for Enduring 38 Degrees

Sweltering temperatures ahead: municipality offers conduct guidance
Sweltering temperatures ahead: municipality offers conduct guidance

Harsh temperature rise predicted: city offers guidelines for conduct

The city of Wiesbaden is taking proactive measures to inform its residents about the risks and protective measures related to the current heatwave. With temperatures expected to reach a scorching 38 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning level 2 for the city.

To help those most vulnerable, flyers, maps, and advice are being distributed to seniors, pregnant women, parents, and children. These materials provide valuable tips on how to stay cool during the heatwave and offer recommendations for cool places such as shady parks and air-conditioned museums.

The city's heat action plan has been activated, and assistance is being provided to citizens. The health department advises citizens to drink plenty of water, avoid direct sunlight, and postpone physical exertion. Special care should be taken for seniors, who may have reduced ability to regulate body temperature or medical conditions exacerbated by heat. Pregnant women should maintain hydration and avoid overheating, as extreme heat can affect fetal development. Young children need extra supervision and frequent hydration breaks because they are more vulnerable to heat-related illness.

To stay informed, citizens can install the WarnWetter app or subscribe to the heat warning newsletter. An online brochure called "Heat Etiquette" provides first aid information for heat injuries and suggestions for child-friendly water play areas. It is essential to act correctly now, not only to protect oneself but also particularly vulnerable fellow human beings.

As the El Niño event is expected to bring very warm to hot weather across Germany starting from the weekend, it is crucial to follow these guidelines and stay vigilant. Always consult local health authorities or weather services for current heat warnings and additional region-specific advice.

Stay safe, Wiesbaden! More information about the heatwave in Wiesbaden can be found in the local news.

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