Heat wave in Luxembourg: Schools struggle with temperatures over 35 °C!

Heat wave in Luxembourg: Schools struggle with temperatures over 35 °C!

Luxembourg is currently experiencing a heat wave that is putting a lot of strain on the country's regions. Temperatures of up to 33 degrees are expected on Monday, 35 degrees on Tuesday and even 36 degrees on Wednesday. These extreme conditions have led national weather service MeteoLux to issue a yellow warning, effective for Monday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. A noticeable cooling is not expected until Thursday at the earliest, meaning temperatures are expected to remain high over the next few days. The warning aims to make the population aware that risk groups such as older people, small children and people with chronic illnesses are particularly exposed to increased weather stress.

To respond to the situation, some schools have made organizational adjustments. At the Vauban school, for example, students are allowed to drink in class if necessary. It is also expected that excursions on Tuesday and Wednesday will be canceled, which could further increase the burden on students and teachers. Marguerite Poupart-Lafarge commented on this to L'essentiel and emphasized that the Ministry of Education still has the decision-making authority to respond flexibly to the health needs of students on site.

Adjustments and recommendations

The Ministry of Education announces that in the event of force majeure, decisions can be made on site to exempt students from lessons in whole or in part. Municipal authorities for primary schools and secondary school directorates are authorized to make these decisions. Given the high temperatures, the ministry has also made some recommendations to help minimize the negative effects of the heat.

• Ausreichend trinken
• Geeignete Kleidung oder Kopfbedeckung tragen
• Sonneneinstrahlung begrenzen
• Körperliche Aktivitäten während der größten Hitze vermeiden

This advice is particularly important to prevent heat stroke, dehydration and general overheating of the body.

A further look at the climate conditions in Luxembourg shows that high temperatures are usually common in July and August. However, current temperatures in mid-June are exceptional and could indicate signs of a long hot summer, which should be considered in the context of increasing climate trends. Another yellow warning has already been announced for Friday and Saturday with temperatures between 30 and 32 degrees. In lower regions along the Moselle, the thermometer could even reach up to 33 degrees, which may be the highest temperatures during this period. Authorities therefore strongly advise a vigilant and responsible attitude towards health.

In summary, the heat wave in Luxembourg poses challenges not only for people but also for the education system. The situation requires effective measures and sensitive handling of the body's own resources in order to protect the health of the population.

For more information about the heat warnings and the weather in Luxembourg, interested readers can read the reports from L’essentiel and Lux Today consult.