Heatwave in Spain claims over 200 lives in four days
A heatwave in Spain has led to 212 excess deaths over four days, with temperatures exceeding 45°C.
Spain has recorded 212 excess deaths from Sunday to Wednesday, linked to an intense heatwave with temperatures surpassing 45°C, according to the mortality monitoring system of the Carlos III University in Madrid.
The highest number of heat-related deaths occurred on Wednesday, with 95 fatalities, nearly half of the four-day total. Tuesday saw 66 deaths, Monday 38, and Sunday 13.
Thousands of heat-related deaths are registered in Spain each year. Spain's Ministry of Health reported 3,832 such deaths during the period from May 16 to September 30 last year.
The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET announced that the heatwave, which has affected much of Europe, is ending in Spain today. The central and northern regions were hit hardest, while the Mediterranean coast, a popular tourist destination, and the Balearic Islands experienced milder temperatures and no heat-related deaths in recent days.
