Summer Heat Continues: Warnings Issued for Extreme Temperatures and Thunderstorms

Germany is set to experience another hot weekend, with the German Weather Service (DWD) issuing warnings of extreme heat for Berlin and several regions in Brandenburg. Temperatures are predicted to soar between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius.

Alongside the high temperatures, the DWD also forecasts thunderstorms, particularly from the morning onwards in some areas. Brandenburg has already seen severe downpours and storms, with reports of temporary street flooding and power outages in Neuruppin. The Uckermark region, in particular, experienced significant rainfall. The weather service cautioned that localized, severe storms could bring up to 40 liters of rain per square meter in a short period, accompanied by possible hail.

Health and social authorities are urging residents to take precautions against the heat. The Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lageso) recommends staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous physical activity, and keeping living spaces shaded during the day while ventilating them at night or in the early morning. Berlin's Senator for Social Affairs, Cansel Kiziltepe, specifically called on the public to be mindful of homeless individuals, as the heat increases their risk of dehydration and circulatory problems due to a lack of access to cool spaces and drinking water.

Meanwhile, businesses catering to cooling needs are preparing for increased demand. An ice cube producer in Berlin reported that if the hot weather persists, his team anticipates significant overtime to meet the demand for ice. The company's warehouse, currently at minus 12 degrees Celsius, stands as one of the coolest places in the city.

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If the weather stays like this, he and his team will have to prepare for a lot of overtime.