Soaring temperatures: A reading of 37 degrees registered in Saxony-Anhalt
Central Germany has been experiencing a heatwave, with several towns recording high temperatures in the past few days. On Wednesday, Artern in Thuringia led the pack with a daytime high of 37.9 degrees Celsius, while Klitzschen near Torgau in Saxony reached a peak of 38.5 degrees on an unspecified day.
Oschatz-Altoschatz and Arnstein-Welbsleben in Saxony-Anhalt recorded temperatures of 35.5 and 36.1 degrees respectively on Wednesday. The hottest place in Thuringia on the same day was Artern, where the mercury rose to 35.4 degrees at 6 pm.
Gardelegen also saw a high of 36.3 degrees on Wednesday, while the highest temperature in Saxony on the same day was 34.7 degrees, as measured at the Leipzig station in the early evening. The hottest day of the year so far in Central Germany was on July 3, with a record-breaking 39.2 degrees Celsius recorded in the Altmark.
As the heatwave continues, school principals in Saxony-Anhalt have been given the authority to shorten lessons or grant heat-related closures from the fifth lesson onwards when the temperature in school buildings reaches at least 26 degrees Celsius.
In response to the current heatwave, AOK Saxony-Anhalt has offered practical advice for coping with the high temperatures, particularly for those living in attic apartments. Key strategies include cooling down the living environment creatively and staying hydrated. AOK Saxony-Anhalt's TikTok content focuses on ways to make high-temperature living spaces more bearable, such as using fans, ventilating at cooler times of day, shading windows, and avoiding heat buildup in the home.
While detailed tips from AOK Saxony-Anhalt were not fully listed in the search results, their messaging generally aims at promoting health-conscious behaviors during the heatwave. If you are looking for standard recommended heatwave coping measures usually advised by health organizations, feel free to ask.
Dornburg-Camburg-Stöben also recorded a temperature of 36.2 degrees on Wednesday, adding to the list of hot spots in Central Germany. As the heatwave continues, it is important to stay hydrated, seek shade when possible, and follow the advice of health organizations to stay safe in the heat.
In response to the ongoing heatwave, AOK Saxony-Anhalt emphasizes creative cooling strategies for those residing in attic apartments, such as using fans, shading windows, and ventilating at cooler times. Additionally, it's crucial to stay hydrated amidst the high temperatures as the heatwave continues.
