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13 August 13:00

Germany will experience a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, endangering the health of vulnerable populations.

Delia Niculescu

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On Wednesday, Germany will be hit by an intense heat wave with temperatures expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius, and on Thursday they could reach 38 degrees. The German Meteorological Service warns of health risks, especially for the elderly and those with medical conditions. Hospitals and nursing homes across the country are not adequately prepared for the heat, with underfunded air-conditioning systems lacking.

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Val de căldură în Germania începând de azi - Economica.net

Germania se pregăteşte pentru un val de căldură intensă, cu temperaturi de până la 38 de grade Celsius / Oficial: Majoritatea spitalelor nu dispun de sisteme corespunzătoare de aer condiţionat din cauza anilor de subfinanţare

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