Vienna suffers heat shock: flower shop closes due to extreme temperatures!

Vienna suffers heat shock: flower shop closes due to extreme temperatures!

Schwedenplatz, 1010 Wien, Österreich - Wien feels the effects of the summer heat: In the past few days, the temperatures have risen up to 35 degrees, which has moved some local shops to temporarily close their gates. A remarkable case is the flower shop "Flowers & Fruit" at Schwedenplatz in the 1st district. The owners have decided to close the shop due to difficult storage conditions for food and plants, such as . With a sign, they informed their customers that they would not open in the afternoon because of the extreme heat.

The situation in Vienna is not an isolated case, but part of a larger trend. According to the second Austrian state of affairs on climate change, the temperature in Austria has increased by around 3.1 degrees since 1900, more than twice as much as the global average. As a result, extremes such as heat, drought, heavy rain and muries increase, which brings with it both health and infrastructural challenges. The report, in which over 200 researchers were involved, provides a comprehensive analysis of these developments and shows action options for a climate-neutral future, as on bmluk.gv.at explained.

A terrifying view is that up to five degrees will be expected by 2100, which could lead to a doubling of the heat days - from currently 40 to 60 to 80 per year, as the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics warn. Between 1961 and 1990, Austria only experienced an average of 5 to 11 heat days a year, and the number of heavy rainy days could increase in the coming years, while lighter rains are less common. These are worrying developments that affect not only the climate, but also nature and economic conditions in Austria.

necessary action

The increase in extreme weather events requires quick action. Minister Norbert Tettschnig emphasizes the urgency and the need to take effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Austria's per capita emissions are among the highest internation, and a reduction gap of up to 10 megatons CO₂ equivalents must be closed by 2030 to achieve the goals of the EU. The performance of climate protection measures has a direct impact on the quality of life in the future.

The knowledge from the climate report makes it clear that preventive climate protection and adaptation measures are not only more cost -effective than later coping with damage, but also crucial in order to minimize the negative consequences of climate change for health, agriculture and tourism. Time is pushing and the next steps are crucial to secure the quality of life for future generations.

In moments like this when everyday life is shaped by the heat and its consequences, we are particularly aware of the urgency of climate protection and environmentally conscious action. So let's stay careful and active!