Germany is experiencing more frequent and severe heatwaves, affecting urban populations significantly. A report by the German Environmental Aid reveals that over 12 million people are exposed to extreme heat. Cities like Mannheim, with a high percentage of concrete and minimal tree coverage, are especially susceptible. Mannheim recorded an alarming 38.4C average midday temperature during summer, making it the hottest city during these heatwaves. Other cities such as Ludwigshafen, Worms, and Frankfurt are also highly impacted, particularly in southern regions where temperatures trend higher in summer.
More than 12 million people in German cities are exposed to extreme heat where they live, according to a study by the German Environmental Aid (DUH).
Mannheim may be the worst German city to experience a heatwave, with an average midday surface temperature of 38.4C from June to August.
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