GERMANY-WEATHER Germans swelter in the heat, and no respite in sight

Record ID: 148742

  • Title: GERMANY-WEATHER Germans swelter in the heat, and no respite in sight
  • Date: 2nd July 2015
  • Summary: MUNICH, GERMANY (JULY 2, 2015) (REUTERS) PEOPLE JUMPING OFF WOODEN DIVING TOWER INTO LAKE PEOPLE IN WATER / BOY LANDING IN WATER MORE PEOPLE JUMPING INTO WATER GIRL ON BLANKETS BOYS RELAXING ON PLATFORMS LITTLE GIRL EATING ICE CREAM LITTLE BOY EATING ICE CREAM WIDE WOODEN DIVING TOWER AT LAKE (SOUNDBITE) (German) MUNICH RESIDENT, LOUIS POLLAK, SAYING: "Sun. Swimming. Playi
  • Embargoed: 17th July 2015 13:00
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  • Location: Germany
  • Country: Germany
  • Topics: General
  • Reuters ID: LVAAL6YQCWUJIGVZXSWWXGRHUB0F
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: People across Germany continued to enjoy the onset of summer with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius on Thursday (July 2), taking to lakes to swim and play in the water or simply relax in the sun or shade. But while the hot temperatures bring joy and fun to some, to others they mean even more sweat in an already sweaty job - like pizza bakers or builders. Medical staff warn to avoid strenuous activity and remember to hydrate.
    German lakes were the place to be on Thursday, with many people being let off from work because of the high temperatures or simply taking the day off. The plan for the day was simple, as a little Louis told Reuters while munching his ice cream. "Sun. Swimming. Playing in the water. Showering. Eating ice cream. Eating chips." And his mother Maren could hardly wait to dip into the refreshing waters. "We will just now jump into the water and practise a bit of swimming. And we just enjoy the sun and the great weather."
    But not everyone could take the day off, and there are jobs where the high temperatures are especially gruelling. From pizza baker to construction worker, heat and blazing sun brings more sweat and slower business.
    Doctor Jens Richter warned that in hot weather it is vital to keep hydrated.
    "The need to drink is much higher in these temperatures. It can be twice as high, or even still higher if the person is very active," he told Reuters. "Three to four litres per day are a must."
    He says that in general, the sensation of thirst is a good guidance, but there are also other important indicators.
    "The colour of the urine is a great indicator as well. Hydration is good if it is very clear. If it is rather dark, then the person must drink more."
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