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The north of Mallorca has recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, reaching 41.5ºC in Pollença, while a yellow warning for rain, storms, and strong winds is activated throughout the archipelago. (translated)

Noche infernal en Mallorca: el norte de de la isla supera los 40 grados

Germany has estimated that around 14,000 heat-related deaths have occurred this summer, almost six times more than the previous year, according to the Robert Koch Institute, revealing a significant impact of extreme heat, particularly among the elderly. (translated)

Alemania estima que ya se han producido 14.000 muertes por calor en el país

On the night from Wednesday to Thursday in the Valencian Community, historical temperatures of up to 39 °C were recorded at midnight, driven by a strong westerly wind that affected almost 100 localities, exceeding 35 degrees. (translated)

La noche que pasará a la historia de la meteorología valenciana: temperaturas de hasta 39 ºC a media noche

The second heat wave in France between July 3 and July 22, 2026 resulted in 1,243 heat-related deaths, primarily affecting people over 75 years old, in a context where a fifth heat wave is expected with temperatures that could reach 40 degrees. (translated)

La segunda ola de calor en Francia registró un 1.243 muertes relacionadas con las elevadas temperaturas

A study by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona reveals that vulnerable areas in the metropolitan regions of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville experience summer temperatures, on average, between half a degree and one degree higher than more affluent areas, reflecting a concerning inequality that impacts the health of 3.7 million people. (translated)

El calor aprieta más en barrios pobres: esta es la brecha en áreas metropolitanas de Madrid, Barcelona, València o Sevilla

The Valencian Community is facing an extreme heat peak, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 43 °C, in the warmest fortnight of August since 1950, which has already resulted in 64 heat-related deaths and a high risk of wildfires. (translated)

La Comunitat Valenciana afronta el pico más adverso del verano tras registrar la quincena de agosto más cálida desde 1950

In the last 70 years, the number of tropical nights in Spain with minimum temperatures above 20 and 25 degrees has significantly increased, which has an alarming impact on the health of the population, including a record rise in deaths related to high temperatures, while infernal nights with temperatures above 30 degrees are also beginning to appear. (translated)

De las noches tropicales a las "infernales": el calor no da tregua ni para dormir e impacta aún más en la salud

A heatwave in the southern United States has set temperature records of up to 46 ºC, mainly affecting Florida and several border states, while the country is experiencing its hottest July on record and facing a significant increase in wildfires due to the high temperatures and drought. (translated)

Una ola de calor azota el sur de EEUU dejando récord de temperaturas de hasta 46 ºC

Spain has recorded 1,108 deaths attributable to high temperatures during the first half of August 2026, representing an increase of almost 150 deaths compared to the same period the previous year. (translated)

España registra 1.108 muertes atribuibles a altas temperaturas en agosto, casi 150 más que el año pasado

Despite the fact that the Region of Murcia faces extreme temperatures of up to 44.7 degrees and health warnings, a study reveals that 30 of the 48 climate shelters intended to protect the vulnerable population remain closed throughout August, reflecting a worrying paradox in resource management in the face of extreme heat. (translated)

Refugios climáticos que cierran en agosto: la paradoja murciana ante el calor extremo

The article describes the daily struggle of homeless people in Madrid during a heatwave, highlighting the dangers to their health and well-being, as well as the difficulties they face in finding shelter and accessing basic resources such as water and hygiene, through the story of Aurelia Aguirre, who lived on the streets after losing her job. (translated)

Cuando el calor no da tregua: la lucha diaria de quienes viven sin hogar

The publication of photos of Emmanuel Macron enjoying his vacation in the Mediterranean, amid a heatwave and severe wildfires in France, has sparked intense criticism over his disconnection from the reality of the country, with several political leaders questioning the appropriateness of those images at a time of crisis. (translated)

La foto de Macron en vacaciones que está levantando críticas en toda Francia en plena ola de calor e incendios azotando al país

The heat will persist this Thursday throughout Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in some regions, especially in the southwest and in the Community of Madrid, where an orange alert for high temperatures has been activated. (translated)

El calor no da tregua este jueves: siguen los termómetros marcando más de 40 grados

France is facing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures that could reach up to 41 degrees and 70% of the country under alert for drought and water use restrictions. (translated)

Francia afronta la quinta ola de calor con máximas de hasta 40 grados y con el 70% del país en alerta por sequía

The article presents five tricks recommended by LG to optimize the use of air conditioning and save energy during the heat wave in Spain, highlighting features such as the adjustment of energy consumption, the detection of open windows, and the limitation of maximum power. (translated)

Cinco trucos para tu aire acondicionado que te permitirán ahorrar

The fourth heatwave of summer in Spain has caused nearly 300 deaths in three days and has raised the total number of heat-related deaths between May and July to 3,084, the second highest figure in ten years. (translated)

La cuarta ola de calor del verano suma casi 300 muertes atribuibles a las altas temperaturas

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warns of the arrival of strong storms and hail in Spain this week, marking the end of a heat wave that has brought temperatures to historic levels, and anticipates a widespread thermal drop along with the first summer precipitation. (translated)

La Aemet avisa de la llegada de fuertes tormentas y granizo esta semana
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Julio departs with more than half of Spain on alert for high temperatures, reaching up to 40 degrees in some regions, on the third day of a heat wave that will last until Saturday, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). (translated)

Julio se despide con más de media España en riesgo por altas temperaturas en el tercer día de la ola de calor
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The AEMET has reduced the duration of the heatwave in Spain by one day, now expected to last until Saturday, August 1, while storms are anticipated in some regions and elevated dangers from high temperatures, especially for outdoor activities and vulnerable people. (translated)

La AEMET rebaja un día la duración de la ola de calor: llegan las tormentas a algunas zonas

The @UMEgob and the Civil Protection System will remain present in the affected areas in Madrid and Ávila. We have moved to operational level 2, leaving the national emergency behind, but we continue to remain on alert due to the heat wave and the extreme risk of fires. We have worked as (translated)