A sudden mist from police water cannons offered brief relief during record heat, raising questions about future cooling measures in urban centers.
In the German capital, police deployed two water cannons to help Berlin residents and visitors cool off in the hot weather with a water mist.
According to the Berlin Police press office, the action took place in the city center, near the Brandenburg Gate.
According to the plan, the water cannons were to be deployed only in the central part of the German capital – near the Reichstag building, at Potsdamer Platz, near the Red Town Hall, and Mauer Park
– Berlin Police press office
Response to the heat and context of the event
The time of use of the water cannons at each location was not specified.
On June 26, Germany recorded the highest temperature on record in meteorological history – 41.3°C.
The event underscores the importance of preventive measures for residents during extreme heat.
In the future, similar measures could become part of urban efforts to mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures on the population.