Spain's Hot Summer Causes 5000 Deaths
Spain recorded over 5,000 heat-related deaths during the record-breaking summer from June to August 2026, the highest number since data collection began in 2015, as the country endured long and historic heatwaves. The months of July and August saw the highest death tolls, surpassing the previous record of 4,652 deaths set in October 2022. Temperatures are expected to exceed average levels in September, with warnings of a rise of more than ten degrees Celsius, accompanied by unprecedented wildfires and severe drought.
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