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Europe is "scorching", how dangerous are high temperatures?

Politiko 2025-07-01 09:48:56

Europe is "scorching", how dangerous are high temperatures?

High temperatures and heat, which will continue over the coming days, can cause serious illnesses and even death. Dozens of cities across southern Europe are affected by heat waves. Health authorities are warning of the dangers of extreme temperatures that will continue over the coming days and have increased preparedness.

In some cities in Spain, the thermometer has exceeded 40°C. Meanwhile, Portugal, France and Italy have put medical services on alert due to the risk of heatstroke. Fires are also reported from the Italian island of Sicily and from Greece.

Albania is also experiencing above-normal temperatures for this period. Meteorologists warn that the heat wave will continue for several more days.

The elderly are most at risk.

Extreme heat can cause worsening of cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. Anyone who stays in the sun for a long time risks getting burned. And anyone who stays in high temperatures for a long time risks hyperthermia, a condition similar to fever.

The skin and brain tissue are also irritated by the high heat and can cause so-called aseptic meningitis, a brain infection that is not caused by any bacteria. This heat stroke is an isolated blow to the head from the heat. According to researchers, the most affected are the elderly, especially those over 65 years old.

What is expected for this summer?

Experts say the weather is set to get even hotter. And that means potentially even more deadly. Global climate change is causing temperatures to rise around the world. But in Europe, temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average.

Heat adaptation measures

Experts say governments must immediately take measures to prevent and adapt to heat, to protect those at risk.

This includes, for example, improving heatwave warnings and making public spaces air-conditioned, which would help prevent up to 100,000 premature heat-related deaths./ DW

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