Extreme heat in Europe
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It is very hot in Europe. The weather system is called Omega-High. Hot air from Africa moves to Europe. In France the night was very warm. It was 21 degrees on average. During the day it reaches 44 degrees. In Germany the heat also rises. On Friday it can reach 41 degrees. This is almost a new record. In Osnabruck trash collectors start work early. Then it is cool. In the west of Germany the nights stay warm. Austria expects the peak on Sunday. It will be over 40 degrees. Lower Austria uses a warning system. Churches offer cool places to rest. Schools in Vienna let children go home early. There is no law for heat-free. The heat is dangerous for health. This applies to old people and children. The body regulates heat poorly. The heart works much harder. Drink a lot of water. Do not stay in the sun. The Red Cross warns of emergencies. There were many bad accidents. In France 40 people died while swimming. In Germany a boy died in a canal. People often underestimate cold water. In Italy power cuts happen due to air conditioners. Some hospitals there have no cooling. Nature also suffers. A power plant in France is off. The river water was too warm for cooling. In some cities water is scarce. You cannot wash your car there. In Switzerland tenants do not always accept heat.
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Definitions
- Omega-High
- A weather state where a high pressure area stays long. It looks like the letter Omega. It brings hot air.
- Tropical night
- A night with more than 20 degrees. Sleep is difficult.
- Heat stroke
- A serious emergency from too much heat. The body gets too hot. It is dangerous.
- Dehydration
- The body lacks water. This happens if you sweat and do not drink.
People
- Sebastien Lecornu
- He is the Prime Minister of France. He leads meetings about the heat.
- Felix Dietzsch
- He works as a weather expert. He predicts the weather.
Locations
- France
- A country in West Europe. It suffers from the heat.
- Austria
- A country in Europe. It gets very hot on Sunday.
- Vienna
- The capital city of Austria. It is very hot in schools.
Sources
Standard
Alkoholverbot, Schulschließungen, gestrichene Züge: Wie Europa auf die Hitzewelle reagiert
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The Guardian
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