Dangers from the heat wave in Europe
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It is very hot in Europe. The temperature is over 37 degrees. The heat is bad for the body. The heart must work much harder. Hot weather makes blood vessels wide. Blood vessels are small tubes for the blood. Then the blood pressure drops. The heart beats faster. People lose water when they sweat. The blood gets thick. This is dangerous for the heart. Children and old people are in danger. In Germany many people die from heat. Experts want more help for care homes. They want help for day care centers. These places often have no cooling machines. The economy must also change. Many workers start their job early. Builders start at 5 o'clock in the morning. They take a long break at noon. This break is called Siesta. Siesta is a rest in the hot noon time. This is hard in the city. There are rules against noise in the morning. Nature also suffers from the heat. There is little oxygen in lakes. Oxygen is a gas for breathing. Fish cannot breathe well. Fishers must save the fish. They move fish to cold water. Politicians argue about money for heat protection. Cities need money from the state. Cities can build parks with this money. Cities can build water play areas. Experts say: Drink a lot of water. Do not drink much alcohol. Do not drink much coffee.
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Definitions
- Siesta
- Siesta is a rest in the hot noon time.
- Blood vessels
- Blood vessels are small tubes for the blood.
- Oxygen
- Oxygen is a gas for breathing.
Locations
- Europe
- A large area with many countries.
- Germany
- A large country in Europe.
Sources
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