Heat alarm in Hesse: up to 40 degrees and high risk of forest fire!

Heat alarm in Hesse: up to 40 degrees and high risk of forest fire!

This day, July 2, 2025, a hot summer day with temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius is expected in Hesse. [Tagesschau] reports that heat warning level 2 has been in effect since Tuesday and health expert: predict more intensive thermal loads inside. Young people in particular, who have so far often been considered insensitive to heat, have to be increasingly observed in the emergency rooms where the cases of heat -related emergencies increase.

The temperatures reach 35 degrees in cities like Frankfurt and 34.9 degrees in Michelstadt. This is part of a worrying development, because the heat load in Germany has increased noticeably in recent years. The German Weather Service (DWD) addresses the increasing number of "hot days", ie with temperatures of 30 degrees or more, and warns the population of the health risks that particularly affect the elderly, chronically ill and toddlers. The DWD warns that from the perceived temperatures of 38 degrees of extreme thermal load, which includes the warning for many Hesse.

health risks and precautionary measures

The increasing temperatures not only burden the well-being, but also the cardiovascular system of people. The regular consumption of sufficient liquid is therefore crucial. [BBK] recommends drinking at least 1.5 to 2 liters every day, whereby mineral water and diluted juices should be preferred. In addition, we should dress with a light, light robe and choose quiet times of the day for physical activities. The monitoring and the existing information on heat protection measures are becoming increasingly important.

Especially in cities such as Darmstadt, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt, the effects of urban density are shown: the heat is reinforced there, which increases the uncertainty of citizens: on the inside. In an appeal, the federal government calls for rethinking in urban planning in order to be able to better counter the increase in such heat waves. Minister of Health proudly emphasizes the need for extreme thermal load measures and calls on to keep an eye on endangered people.

forest fire and leisure activities

The situation is also tightened by a high risk of forest fire in the Rhine-Main area, which leads to closing grilling in Hofheim and police controls in Hanau. Shipping on the Rhine also records restrictions due to the falling water levels.

The dangers are not only limited to the temperatures; Bathing water also contains risks. Due to the increased advocacy of blue -green algae in several swimming lakes in Hesse, citizens should: be careful inside and only swim on guarded bathing areas. When it comes to leisure activities, it makes sense to visit shady places and avoid the midday heat.

summary and outlook

Today, the book bus in Darmstadt is also set due to the heat from the company, which shows how far the effects of the extreme temperatures can be. The music parade of the Frankfurt music school also had to be canceled. The summer of 2025 seems to demand a lot to the population, and it is to be hoped that everyone will get through this heat wave well.

with great concern see the field expert: Inside, also the increase in heat -related emergencies in emergency rooms, which is why the exchange between Ministry of Health, Authorities and other institutions is necessary. The Robert Koch Institute observes the situation carefully and will soon publish a weekly report on the heat-related mortality in order to be able to better assess the situation.