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Spain has recorded at least 1,028 deaths attributed to a recent heat wave, according to data released by the Carlos III Health Institute on Wednesday, as extreme temperatures continue to grip parts of Europe.
The figure is more than double the 407 heat-related deaths recorded in June 2025, previously the hottest June in Spain since records began, the national meteorological agency AEMET said.
AEMET reported that the first half of 2026 was the warmest January–June period ever recorded in Spain, with average temperatures approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius above normal levels. The agency added that the seven warmest first-semester periods in the country’s history have all occurred within the past decade.
Meteorological authorities said the recent heat wave brought prolonged periods of extreme heat across much of the country, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in several regions and placing significant strain on public health systems.
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