Overview

• On July 1, RTL aired a 15-minute “RTL Aktuell Spezial: Glutofen Deutschland – Wie umgehen mit der Extrem-Hitze?” at 20:15, delaying “Bauer sucht Frau International.”
• On June 30, WDR followed Tagesschau with “WDR Extra: Heiß, heißer, NRW” and SWR ran “SWR Extra: Hitze im Südwesten” in the same slot.
• The specials feature meteorologist insights and practical measures for coping with daytime highs above 30 °C.
• Both public broadcasters (WDR, SWR) and private network RTL have temporarily reshuffled their entertainment lineups to prioritize heat-wave information.
• The Deutscher Wetterdienst issued dark purple-level warnings for extreme heat, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, where temperatures could reach 40 °C.