Spain: Over 1,000 Deaths in July Attributed to Heatwave

More than 1,000 deaths in Spain in July are attributed to the heatwave, according to a state institute. The exact number of 1,060 deaths represents a 57% increase compared to the previous year.

The Carlos III Institute collects daily data on deaths and calculates deviations compared to historical data, taking into account temperatures recorded by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

Health Minister Mónica García emphasized the importance of protecting against heatwaves, as they are a significant risk factor for mortality. According to the 'MoMo' system, 1,180 deaths are attributed to heatwaves from May 16 to July 13, compared to 70 in the same period in 2024.

Spain experienced the hottest June ever recorded, with an average temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius, according to Aemet. Spain and neighboring Portugal are facing a second heatwave since the beginning of summer.