Spain records 5,140 heat-related deaths over four months
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Spain recorded 5,140 heat-related deaths over the past four months, one of the highest figures on record. Most deaths occurred in August, with people over 65, predominantly women, at highest risk. Temperatures in several regions remain around 40°C.
Key Facts
- Spain recorded 5,140 heat-related deaths over the past four months, one of the highest figures on record.
- Most deaths occurred in August, with people over 65, predominantly women, at highest risk.
- Temperatures in several Spanish regions remain around 40°C.
- The first half of 2026 was Spain's warmest in 65 years, and July was the hottest and driest since 1961.
Heat-Related Mortality
Spain recorded 5,140 heat-related deaths over the past four months, one of the highest figures on record. Most deaths occurred in August, with people over 65, predominantly women, at highest risk. The figure was reported by the publication Demócrata.
Extreme Temperatures
Temperatures in several Spanish regions remain around 40°C. Spanish meteorologists reported that the first half of 2026 was the country's warmest in 65 years. July was the hottest and driest month since 1961.
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Spain records 5,140 heat-related deaths over four months
