August heatwave causes 2150 deaths in Spain
The unprecedented heatwave that swept across Western Europe in the summer of 2026 resulted in approximately 2,150 deaths in Spain during August, making it the second-highest toll since the recording of fatalities began in 2015. Spain registered 2,149 heat-related deaths during the month, according to data from the Ministry of Health, while estimates suggest that the total number of heat-related deaths between May 15 and August 31 reached 5,234 people, the highest figure since the monitoring system was established, excluding September. This reflects the impact of high temperatures on the health and safety of the population.
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