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Spain nears 44 degrees amid first summer heatwave
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Spain nears 44 degrees amid first summer heatwave

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain experienced its first summer heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in many areas and nearly 44 degrees in the north.
  • The heatwave prompted the activation of red alerts for extreme temperatures in Andalusia, Cantabria, and the Basque Country.
  • Authorities urged the public to exercise extreme caution due to the high temperatures and the risk of fires, with the heatwave expected to end Wednesday.

Spain sweltered under its first summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius across vast regions and nearing 44 degrees in the north on Tuesday. This episode marked the most extreme day of the heatwave so far.

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While a shift to Atlantic air was expected to bring slight relief and signal the end of the heatwave by Wednesday, numerous locations recorded temperatures above 40 degrees. These extreme conditions were particularly felt in the northern third of the country and along major river valleys in the southern half.

Nighttime temperatures also remained high, exceeding 20 degrees Celsius in most of the territory, except for mountainous areas. Southern and southeastern coastal regions, along with the eastern Cantabrian coast, saw minimums above 23 degrees.

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The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) issued red alerts, signifying extraordinary danger, for temperatures reaching up to 44 degrees in parts of Andalusia and the Basque Country. Ten other autonomous communities remained under orange alerts for significant danger.

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In response to the severe heat, Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen implored the public to be exceptionally careful, highlighting the risks associated with the intense heat and the potential for wildfires. Last year, fires devastated 350,000 hectares.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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