The summer of 2026 in Spain was classified as the hottest since 1961, establishing a new temperature record in the country. This extreme heat wave had serious consequences for the Spanish population.
The number of deaths attributable to the heat during this summer exceeded 5,100 deaths. This value represents a significant impact on the country's public health, evidencing the deadly effects of high temperatures.
The article does not provide additional details about the specific causes of the deaths or about the measures adopted by the Spanish government to address this public health crisis related to heat.
