What can you do yourself against heat stress?

Nuisance

Heat stress is the degree of nuisance during a period of extreme heat. Especially in areas with many buildings and roads, heat stress can cause a lot of inconvenience. It is a major contributor to the death toll of people during a long hot period. But it also causes declining labor productivity.

Differences by area

There are large differences between urban and rural areas. The difference can be as much as 4 degrees Celsius. One reason for the higher temperatures is the large amount of bricks, concrete and asphalt. Roads and buildings absorb and return a lot of heat. As a result, the high temperature is caused not only by the power of the sun, but also by the layout of the area.