The record warm summer of 2026 ends unpredictably with lower temperatures and thunderstorms, starting this evening, with the possibility of local flooding and strong gusts of wind. (translated)
According to the Robert Koch Institute, more than 3,000 people have already died in North Rhine-Westphalia this year due to extreme temperatures, with the number of heat-related deaths estimated at about 15,800 nationwide, particularly affecting older people. (translated)
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), approximately 15,800 people are estimated to have died in Germany from the effects of heat by mid-August 2026, with 9,600 deaths attributed to the extreme temperatures at the end of June and 4,000 to the high temperatures in the first two weeks of August, which is significant compared to the last ten years. (translated)
According to an estimate by the Robert Koch Institute, about 15,800 people in Germany are expected to have died from the consequences of the heatwave by mid-August 2026, with 9,600 deaths attributed to the extreme temperatures at the end of June. (translated)
In North Rhine-Westphalia, strong thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rainfall are expected from Thursday evening to Friday evening, while temperatures are initially still summery and hot before dropping significantly on Friday. (translated)
German cities identified as "climate twins" with Mediterranean regions face the challenge of adapting to rising temperatures and changing climatic conditions, as forecasts indicate that the climate will increasingly resemble that of Southern Europe in the coming decades. (translated)
In a warmer Netherlands, different new species of flora and fauna are emerging, although not all newcomers are directly attracted by the rising temperatures, as evidenced by the complex interaction of climatic changes with other factors such as habitat restoration and nitrogen. (translated)
„Der Donnerstag wird noch einmal ein richtig heißer Spätsommertag – und zugleich der Auftakt zu einer Wetterumstellung. Tagsüber klettern die Temperaturen verbreitet auf 30 bis 33 Grad, am wärmsten wird es im Südwesten und am Oberrhein mit bis zu 34 Grad. Anfangs scheint vielerorts die Sonne, im Osten und Nordosten bleibt es den ganzen Tag trocken.“
On Thursday, Germany will be hit by extreme temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, before heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail change the weather in the afternoon and bid farewell to meteorological summer. (translated)
Solchen Menschen vertrauen wir unsere kleinen Kinder an! 😡 Eine Erzieherin aus Sachsen setzte ihren 8-jährigen Sohn nackt bei Temperaturen um die null Grad im Wald aus! Jetzt steht diese Frau vor Gericht! https://t.co/wqOv3uGYSP #Kinderschutz #Missbrauch #Gerichtsverfahren
Stem Volt voor altijd voldoende regen en nooit meer hogere temperaturen dan gemiddeld!! https://t.co/UJrc6SHvCS #Klimaat #Duurzaamheid #Milieu
A measurement series in twelve apartments in Vienna shows that intense heat stress, especially in post-war buildings, poses a serious danger to older people, as temperatures over 30 degrees are recorded on many days, and the climate crisis is expected to lead to more frequent heat waves in the future. (translated)
A scientific study by Greenpeace, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, and the Austrian Senior Citizens' Council found that in 12 senior apartments in Vienna, dangerously high temperatures above 30 degrees were measured during the summer, which has concerning effects on the health of older people. (translated)
Near Toulouse in southern France, a powerful tornado, caused by a combination of high temperatures and a supercell, has caused significant damage with dozens injured and more than 300 damaged homes, while climatologists warn that the Mediterranean is a 'ticking time bomb' for extreme weather conditions. (translated)
According to a report published today by the EU Research Center Joint Research Center, Austria is particularly affected by drought, which could lead to yield reductions of up to 20 percent below the five-year average for the summer harvest, as high temperatures and water shortages during the flowering period increase stress on the plants. (translated)
Measurements from Vienna's senior residences showed that temperatures were above 27 degrees on at least 14 days between June and August, which is critically health-threatening, and led to demands for mandatory heat action plans and construction measures to improve heat protection. (translated)
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley, California, after a car breakdown when he and his companion decided to seek help on foot in extreme temperatures of nearly 50 degrees while park officials warned of the dangerous conditions. (translated)
Wenn man dumm, deutsch und rechts ist, dann denkt man, dass hinter diesen Zahlen in der App reale Messungen stehen würden. Das ist nicht der Fall: Es gibt keine Wetterstation in Ludwigshafen, es sind nur die (schlechten) Vorhersagen eines Wettermodells. Man ignoriert dann auch, dass ein Nachbarort einen unangenehmen Dürresommer https://t.co/LbVkDElYgI mit viel zu hohen Temperaturen erlebt hat https://t.co/Eler6XXvji #Wetter #Klimawandel #Fakten
A recent study shows that forest fire areas in Europe could triple due to the climate crisis from higher temperatures and drought conditions, while human influences, such as discarded cigarettes and arson, cause a large portion of the fires. (translated)
The Greenpeace study shows that in Austrian cities, less than 20 percent of the surveyed municipalities have an optimal green space percentage, which makes urgent measures to improve the microclimate necessary given the rising temperatures and hot days. (translated)
