Amid brutal heatwaves, Spain sees one of its worst months for heat-related deaths

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Amid brutal heatwaves, Spain sees one of its worst months for heat-related deaths  Spain reported 1,060 deaths attributed to high temperatures in July, up significantly from the same period a year earlier.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/05/amid-brutal-heatwaves-spain-sees-one-of-its-worst-months-for-heat-related-deaths  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00An 85-year-old man died from heat stroke in Spain on Monday, as the country experiences another brutal summer heat wave.

00:09It follows one of the deadliest months for heat-related issues in Spain, with 1,060 deaths caused by high temperatures in July.

00:18That's a 57% increase from one year earlier, and a 54.5% increase compared to July 2023.

00:25So far this year, over 3,200 deaths in Spain are attributable to high temperatures, far exceeding last year's total of around 2,500.

00:35Nine regions are currently under alert for extreme temperatures, which are expected to reach up to 42 degrees in some places.

00:44In Barcelona, Malaga and Valencia, temperatures will remain at a notably lower level, ranging from 30 to 33 degrees.

00:51Spain's state meteorological agency expects the heat wave to last at least until next Sunday.

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