Spain has recorded a dramatic surge in heat-related fatalities, with 1180 deaths attributed too high temperatures between May 16 and July 13. This figure represents a notable increase compared to the 114 deaths recorded during the same period last year.The spanish Ministry of Environment reported that the majority of those who succumbed to the heat waves were over 65 years old, with women constituting more than half of the victims.
The most severely impacted regions were Galicia, La Rioja, Asturias, and Cantabria, all situated in the northern part of the country. Temperatures across Spain have recently surpassed 40 degrees Celsius, a phenomenon also observed in other Western European nations. The data on fatalities was compiled by the Carlos III Institute of Health.
