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Heat blamed for 2,149 deaths in Spain last month, data shows
Record heatwaves fueled by climate change strain bodies, leading to over 5,000 summer deaths, disproportionately affecting the elderly, according to Spain's mortality monitor.
- Spain registered 5,111 heat-related deaths from June to August, data from the Carlos III Health Institute showed on Tuesday, marking a record since 2015.
- The institute tracks these figures using the Mortality Monitoring System , which compares daily mortality nationwide to historical trends to identify deaths where heat was likely decisive.
- This summer's toll surpassed the previous record of 4,652 set in 2022 and far exceeded the 3,651 deaths recorded during the same period last year.
- Aemet reported that mainland Spain experienced its joint-hottest month since 1961, while scientists warn that climate change is making heatwaves across Europe longer, more intense, and more frequent.
- Unusually high temperatures are forecast for the country this week, with heat expected to intensify in the south and west, topping 40°C as September begins.
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