Thuringia: Jena gives out drinking water for free when it's hot

Jena (dpa/th) - Water bottles are to be handed out free of charge in Jena on Wednesday and Thursday.

Thuringia: Jena gives out drinking water for free when it's hot

Jena (dpa/th) - Water bottles are to be handed out free of charge in Jena on Wednesday and Thursday. Background: The German Weather Service (DWD) initially issued a heat warning for Wednesday. With the planned water issue from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Jena municipal service office, the city wants to ensure that people drink enough, according to information from Tuesday. In addition, many shops and restaurants offer a free refill service for your own water bottles.

The DWD meteorologists have warned of heat for Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temperatures between 31 and 34 degrees are expected in Thuringia. In the densely built-up urban area of ​​Jena in particular, an additional burden is to be expected, according to the administration. A heat warning is also likely on Thursday. Then it should be even warmer with up to 37 degrees.