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HEAT SCANDAL: Ludwigsburg warns of life-threatening temperatures!
The Ludwigsburg district announces a heat warning for up to 32 degrees. Tips for prevention and protective measures are offered.
HEAT SCANDAL: Ludwigsburg warns of life-threatening temperatures!
A merciless heat shock is imminent! The Ludwigsburg district issued an alarming warning today about the shocking heat, which will spoil us with temperatures of up to 32 degrees from Tuesday to Friday. Yes, you read that right! Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports on heat warning level 1, which became necessary in view of this extreme heat. People in the region must now be prepared for temperatures that can become dangerous and harmful to their health!
The health department has published vital knowledge that everyone needs to know: Avoid the merciless midday sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.! Yes, your life could be in danger in this exact time frame. Move all activities to the cooler morning or evening hours - the sun can be merciless!
The hidden danger of overheating
And that's not all! District Fire Chief Andy Dorroch sounded the alarm and warned drivers urgently. Vehicles can become deadly traps in a very short time! After just 10 minutes in the sun, the temperature inside a car can exceed body temperature! After 30 minutes at a fairly moderate outside temperature of 28 degrees, we reached a frightening 45 degrees in the vehicle. Children, older people and animals are particularly at risk!
- Vorsicht: Entdeckung eines eingeschlossenen Kindes oder Tieres im Auto? Sofort 112 wählen!
As dramatic as this call sounds, it is urgently needed! Because every day of this heat wave claims its victims. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, municipalities in Germany are called upon to create comprehensive heat action plans to help the population prepare for and protect themselves from these extreme heat phases.
A race against time: heat action plans in focus
The heat action plans, drawn up by the federal and state governments, are based on WHO guidelines and cover important measures to stop rising temperatures! A shocking comparison shows that hot days in Bavaria increased threefold between 2011 and 2020 - an alarming trend that cannot be ignored, because the trend is increasing!
What does that mean specifically? Above all, we need to prepare better for these heat waves in every community! The measures range from novel urban design concepts to urgent information campaigns to warn and protect citizens. We are in an absolute emergency and time is running out!
In summary: This is a call to everyone! Take the heat warning seriously, protect yourself and your loved ones! The next few days will mark a dramatic battle against the extreme heat, and not just in Ludwigsburg! Stay informed and remember: your health is at stake!
For further information and important advice visit the [Bavarian Minister of Health](https://www.stmgp.bayern.de/sorge/wärme/#:~:text=Hitzeaktionspl%C3%A4ne%20mit%20Ma%C3%9Fnahme%20 for%20climate adaptation%20in%20the%20municipalities,%20and%20your%20fellowmen%20from%20heat%20sch%C3%BCtzen%20k%C3%B6n.), where you can learn all about heat action plans and how to protect yourself!