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SPAIN, JUL 13 – Heatwave warnings with temperatures near 40C strain Madrid's health services and infrastructure while causing a 15% rise in heat-related emergency admissions, officials said.
- AEMET released severe weather alerts, including red and orange heat warnings across Spain, covering Andalusia, Murcia, and the Balearic Islands.
- Experts warn that Madrid’s geography, urban density and climate trends heighten vulnerability, as rising temperatures increase heat-related risks.
- According to the Health Ministry, emergency admissions rose nearly 15% last week, prompting increased hospital preparedness and public health alerts.
- The power grid is under strain, the regional electricity operator called for energy savings during peak afternoon hours, and commuters report overheated trains despite ventilation upgrades.
- Experts advocate that Madrid's urban planning and emission reduction efforts will be crucial to mitigate future heatwave impacts, as drying soil stresses crops in Vega del Jarama.
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According to forecasts from the State Meteorology Agency (Aemet), temperatures will rise slightly over the next few days, before dropping from Friday.
After the passage of DANA, which hit large areas of the northeastern peninsula last Saturday, the weather situation has taken a radical turn. Sunday already offered a respite, and over the next few days, a stable atmosphere will consolidate both on the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands. According to forecasts from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this week will be characterized by typically summery weather, with mostly clear …
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