US EditionHeatwaves in Spain Caused 1,180 Deaths in Past Two Months, Ministry Says
SPAIN, JUL 14 – Heat-related fatalities surged by over 1,000 compared to 2024, with 76 red alerts issued amid record-breaking temperatures impacting vulnerable elderly populations, officials reported.
- Spain's Environment Ministry reported that between May 16 and July 13, 1,180 people died due to heat-related causes across the country.
- This rise followed unprecedented temperature increases, with 76 red alerts issued compared to zero last year, marking an event of exceptional intensity.
- Areas in northern Spain—specifically Galicia, La Rioja, Asturias, and Cantabria—were among the most impacted, experiencing notable increases in summer temperatures that were previously typically cooler.
- The majority of victims were over 65, with over half being women, while Spain faced frequent temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius .
- The data suggests ongoing severe heatwaves may continue causing high mortality, as Spain and other Western European nations confront a new climate reality.
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