Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues
10 months ago
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- Spain records a new June temperature record of 46°C in El Granado.
- Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius.
- Red heat warnings are in place in parts of Portugal, Italy, and Croatia; amber warnings cover much of Europe.
- A woman in Barcelona died after working as a road sweeper in extreme heat.
- Italy reports an increase in heatstroke cases, especially among the elderly and vulnerable.
- Hospitals in Naples and climate shelters in Bologna and Rome are responding to the crisis.
- Portugal and the western Balkans also face extreme heat, with Serbia and Slovenia setting record highs.
- Temperatures in North Macedonia reached 42°C.
- Heatwaves are expected to continue in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, with London possibly hitting 35°C.
- Scientists link increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves to climate change.