The high temperatures of summer 2026 in Switzerland have had a significant impact on the economy, generating a cost of 400 million francs.

Furthermore, they have affected the labor and production sectors, as “longer breaks were necessary and sick leave was recorded.”

According to data from the insurance company Allianz Trade, “economic losses amount to 400 million francs, equivalent to approximately 0.05 % of the gross domestic product (GDP).”

Jan Möllmann, Managing Director of Allianz Trade in Switzerland, pointed out that in addition to the extreme summer temperatures, the next climate phenomenon, El Niño, is just around the corner. “This phenomenon could cost the global economy around $451 billion in 2027. China, the United States, and India together would bear almost 60 % of these losses. In Europe, including Switzerland, a net loss of around €21 billion is projected,” he added.

The insurer’s study concludes that adaptation and preparedness are essential to strengthening economies’ capacity to respond to these events. “Countries with early warning systems, risk maps, and clearly defined responsibilities are better prepared to face climate risks,” they stated.

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The arrival of El Niño, expected in the second half of the year, has already brought high temperatures to some countries, such as Mexico, this week. Climate forecasts indicate that this year this phenomenon could be devastating.

“Its full name is the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon, known as ENSO. This is a cycle with three phases: La Niña, associated with cold periods depending on the region of the world; El Niño, which translates into high temperatures; and the neutral phase, which is currently in effect,” according to meteorological centers.

Regarding El Niño, it “is triggered when the trade winds weaken, allowing the Pacific Ocean surface to warm unusually. This also reverses atmospheric pressure between the eastern and western hemispheres in the tropics.”

Data from 2024 regarding the El Niño phenomenon indicates that its magnitude ranged from moderate to strong. If its effect is more powerful in 2026, it could break a new global temperature record. In fact, estimates indicate that if the temperature increase does not occur this year, it will happen in 2027.

In any case, experiences have shown high temperatures and heavy rainfall, making proactive strategies pertinent. Some nations are already considering water storage as a responsible measure to supply the population and industry.

This is a legitimate concern, given the effects of El Niño in reducing water availability, increasing pressure on the electrical grid, and impacting productive sectors.

These characteristics accelerate the discussion of contingency plans, including conservation, consumption review, and review of available storage tanks.

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The high temperatures of summer can be the cause of the reduction in the performance of electronic devices in daily use. Computers, cell phones, televisions, tablets, among others, are the most affected.

Preventing heat from causing irreversible damage is the most recommended. Users need to keep the ambient temperature below 35 degrees Celsius so that electronic equipment can work properly.

Of course, the use of air conditioning is the first option. However, in Europe currently, the cost of electricity reduces this possibility only to those who can pay for higher consumption. An alternative is to keep devices, such as cell phones and computers, in cool spaces, away from windows where sunlight enters.

A second important recommendation refers to not using plastic casings, since this increases the generation of heat internally while they are being used, and among the most common consequences of this heating is the bulging of the batteries and even their explosion. This advice goes hand in hand with the possibility of deactivating some applications that remain active in the background, such as those that play videos.

Regarding portable computing equipment, it is essential that they are not used on the bed or placed between the legs. These equipments must be on the base or pedestal intended for it, on a desk. They should not remain flat, directly on the base of a table, for example, because in this way the heat emitted by the equipment does not dissipate, the fans do not perform their function efficiently, which translates into overheating of the screen, keyboard , hard drive and the whole device.

Devices such as flash drives and memory cards have been designed to withstand higher temperatures. This does not mean that they should be exposed to heat waves. In any case, what can be damaged by indiscriminate exposure to solar radiation is the material that covers them, which is normally plastic or a similar material, so it can deform and prevent their connection.

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