August heat claimed 2,149 lives in Spain
Official data revealed that nearly 2,150 people lost their lives in Spain during August due to rising temperatures, following unprecedented heatwaves that swept across Western Europe throughout the summer. These deaths occurred amidst a wave of unusual hot weather in early September, which is expected to persist until the end of the week, with temperatures rising above seasonal averages. These figures are the second-highest death toll linked to heat since record-keeping began in 2015, highlighting the impact of climate change and rising temperatures on public health.
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