Hamburg in heat fever: First heat warning of 2025!

Hamburg in heat fever: First heat warning of 2025!

The time has come: On June 22, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) published the first official heat warning for Hamburg. Summer in the Hanseatic city should not be underestimated with temperatures that reach up to 34 degrees. From 32 degrees, warnings are made of strong heat, from 38 degrees in front of extreme heat. This is particularly alarming because around 3,000 people in Germany die from extreme heat in Germany every year, including mostly older people and children. The DWD advises to withdraw from the sun, drink a lot and pay attention to health. The risk of sun engravings and skin burns increases significantly with this weather.

The city of Hamburg has reacted to the heat and offers a practical “cool-local card” online. This card shows shady places, air -conditioned buildings and bathing water, where hamburgers and tourists can cool off. In addition, information on drinking water stations and toilet facilities with water dispensers and cafés are recorded. With the increasing temperatures, a hot summer is expected for the city, and rain is currently not in sight. There are plans for the Hamburg social authority to expand the information offer for hot days to better protect the population.

The health risks in the focus

High temperatures not only bring the risk of sunburn, but can also lead to serious health problems. From 26 degrees Celsius, the human body must actively fight against the heat, with the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other symptoms increasing. Older and sick people in particular are affected, as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) warns. International research models show that Germany is increasingly affected by heat -related deaths, which presents us with enormous health challenges.

global warming has also demanded its toll in the past 100 years: the average temperature has increased by around 1 degree worldwide, which increasingly leads to extreme weather events. Smaller and poorer countries hit more than the industrialized countries, which are considered the main cause of high CO2 emissions. In Germany, over 10,700 people have already died of extreme weather events between 2000 and 2019, and the economic damage amounts to around 3.53 billion euros per year, such as ProSieben reported.

adaptation to climate change

progressive global warming can no longer be denied. In recent years, we have been experiencing heat waves more and more, which have a strong influence on the everyday life of people. The result is not only health problems, but also social challenges. With a climate silver approach, Germany tries to better adjust to future changes. The ND-Gain Country Index evaluates this and shows that Germany is well prepared, while many countries in Africa and elsewhere need support to cope with the consequences of climate change.

the DWD and the city of Hamburg are called to continue to clarify the risks and to communicate current measures. The awareness of the dangers that bring high temperatures with it increases, and everyone is asked to pay attention to themselves and their fellow human beings. Whether in the city park or on the Elbe beaches - stay cool and informed!