The heat waves have caused recurring blackouts in businesses in the Balearic Islands during the tourist season, generating economic concerns and service quality issues among merchants and hoteliers. (translated)
Barcelona has recorded a historic high of 59 hot nights with temperatures exceeding 25ºC between June and August 2026, coinciding with a summer of exceptional heatwaves in Catalonia. (translated)
The heatwaves in Spain this summer have caused more than 5,200 deaths, marking a historic high and highlighting the growing threat to public health. (translated)
Aemet has warned of a generalized increase in temperatures in Spain, which will exceed 35 ºC in several areas of the southern peninsula, while mostly clear skies are expected in much of the country. (translated)
Dozens of fish have appeared dead in Ruislip Lido lake, west of London, due to the drop in oxygen levels caused by algal blooms, a result of the heatwaves and drought affecting England. (translated)
The heatwaves this summer have caused at least 35,000 additional deaths in Europe, highlighting alarming figures in countries like Germany, France, and Spain, where the highest heat-related mortality rates have been recorded since records began. (translated)
The heat waves in Spain have led to an increase in electricity consumption in households, resulting in higher electricity bills, motivating 27.4% of households to make changes to improve energy efficiency, while a significant proportion faces economic difficulties that limit their ability to invest in sustainable solutions. (translated)
This summer, Europe is facing extreme heat waves, devastating wildfires, and historic droughts, which scientists attribute to accelerated global warming, with projections of agricultural losses and a lasting impact on the environment. (translated)
July 2026 was the second warmest July ever recorded worldwide, with an average temperature of 16.90°C, exceeding the normal average by 0.67°C and matching July 2024, while Western Europe experienced heat waves and extreme droughts that intensified wildfires and raised sea temperatures to historic levels. (translated)
The heat waves in July raised electricity consumption in Spain by 6.9% compared to the same month of the previous year, with 3.4% attributed to these high temperatures, while renewable energies covered 54.1% of the demand in the face of a significant increase in electricity use and a rise in prices associated with energy generation. (translated)
Spain has reached a record mortality rate due to heat in the last three months, with more than 3,000 deaths, surpassing the figures of previous years and raising concerns about public health due to the increase in temperatures. (translated)
The Mediterranean Sea is facing marine heat waves that exceed 200 days a year, causing an increase in water temperature of up to 3.5 degrees and profoundly affecting marine biodiversity, as detailed in the report by Greenpeace Italy, which warns about the warming of the waters even at depths of 40 meters. (translated)
Barcelona will open a day center in Passatge Dos de Maig starting Saturday to provide shelter from the heat for homeless people, with a capacity for 75 people and additional services such as drinks, snacks, and assistance in finding other resources. (translated)
La empresa japonesa SDRS ha desarrollado la Do Hiemon Box, una 'nevera para humanos' que enfría el cuerpo en minutos, proporcionando una solución innovadora para combatir el calor extremo, especialmente para aquellos expuestos a altas temperaturas, y que ha comenzado a ser comercializada por 1,5 millones de yenes en Japón. #OlasDeCalor #Innovación #Refrigeración
Resist until July 31: the preschool schools in Madrid overcome three heat waves amidst dizziness and children who throw themselves to the ground. (translated)
La ley en España prohíbe trabajar al aire libre durante alertas naranjas o rojas por calor extremo y obliga a las empresas a adaptar las condiciones laborales para proteger la salud de los trabajadores, afectando especialmente a sectores como la agricultura, construcción, y limpieza urbana. #OlasDeCalor #SaludLaboral #AdaptaciónJornada
Las altas temperaturas en España alcanzarán hasta 42ºC en el valle del Ebro y cinco provincias estarán en alerta por tormentas con posible granizo, según la Aemet, en un contexto de creciente frecuencia de olas de calor en el país. #OlasDeCalor #Tormentas #España
This is the risk map for health in the face of heatwaves that reminds us of two things: First, protect yourself, stay hydrated, avoid being in the sun during peak hours, wear light clothing, and take care of vulnerable people. Second, we need to keep pushing for policies to (translated)
La ola de calor está causando importantes mermas en cultivos como cereales, maíz y tomate en España, además de impactar negativamente en la ganadería, con organizaciones agrarias advirtiendo de las graves consecuencias y pérdidas económicas que esto puede acarrear. #OlasDeCalor #Agricultura #CambioClimático
Las olas de calor en España están generando un impacto económico significativo, evidenciado por el aumento de la demanda eléctrica, la disminución de la productividad laboral, y una notable reducción del consumo en sectores como la restauración y el comercio, lo que repercute negativamente en la recaudación fiscal y la actividad económica general. #OlasDeCalor #Productividad #Economía
