Spain is facing the third heatwave of this summer, with forecasts predicting that starting Tuesday, temperatures in many parts of the country will soar above 40 degrees Celsius, and some areas may reach 45 degrees.
The Spanish National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) stated that this heatwave is caused by a persistent high-pressure system covering the area, which traps hot and dry air from North Africa over Spain for several days, leading to abnormally high temperatures.
Weather forecasters predict that the heat will continue and peak on Thursday, with some areas possibly exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. They warned that daytime hours will carry high risks, especially for outdoor workers, the elderly, children, and other vulnerable groups.
This marks Spain’s third heatwave this summer, following two previous waves: one in late June, which broke temperature records across many parts of Europe, and another in early July.
AEMET data also shows that the first half of summer 2026, from 1 June to 15 July, recorded Spain’s highest average temperatures since records began in 1961, with an average of 24.5 degrees Celsius—3.3 degrees above the 1991-2020 average of 21.2 degrees.
Scientists say that climate change caused by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense. It also dries out vegetation, increasing the risk of wildfires.
Earlier this month, a severe wildfire in Almería province in southeastern Spain killed 13 people, marking the deadliest wildfire in the country in several years.
, Source: channelnewsasia
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