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Galicia Records Record-Breaking Temperatures in June with MeteoGalicia Data

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An unprecedented summer heatwave in Lugo, Spain, has fundamentally disrupted daily routines, straining public health infrastructure and impacting local economic activity, according to climate data released by MeteoGalicia. With average temperatures in June soaring to 20.6 degrees Celsius—nearly four degrees above the historical average—residents, farmers, and business owners across the Galician province are grappling with … Read more

La tercera ola de calor en León deja temperaturas de más de 35 grados y un repunte de muertes

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The third heat wave of the season has pushed temperatures past 35 degrees Celsius across parts of the region, triggering renewed concerns over heat-related fatalities and public health strain, according to regional meteorological and health authorities. Local communities are grappling with sustained high temperatures that have prompted civil protection agencies to issue heightened weather advisories … Read more

Última hora de los incendios forestales, en directo | El viento complica los esfuerzos para contener el incendio de Orés, que ha quemado ya 14.000 hectáreas – EL PAÍS

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Firefighting crews in the Aragon region of Spain are currently battling to contain a significant forest fire near the municipality of Orés, which has already consumed approximately 14,000 hectares of land. Efforts to suppress the blaze have been hampered by volatile wind conditions, which continue to challenge emergency services as they work to protect nearby … Read more

Heatwave Hits Alicante: Temperatures to Reach 40°C

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Spain’s national meteorological agency, Aemet, has issued an orange alert for the Alicante province as a period of “very adverse” weather conditions takes hold, with temperatures in the interior expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. This warning, which signifies a significant risk to the population, encompasses both the northern and southern coastal areas of the … Read more

Unusual Heatwave in Peru: Record-Breaking Winter Temperatures in Lima and Piura

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Residents of Lima are experiencing an unusually warm winter, with temperatures reaching up to 29°C. This thermal anomaly, which has persisted throughout June and into early July, is attributed to the ongoing influence of the El Niño phenomenon. As of early July, forecasts indicate that the coastal regions of Lima will continue to see temperatures … Read more

Catalunya se enfrenta a la tercera ola de calor del verano con temperaturas que ya superan …

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Catalonia is grappling with its third major heatwave of the summer, as temperatures across the region have climbed past the 40°C (104°F) mark. The intense heat, driven by a mass of warm air from North Africa, has placed local authorities on high alert, with the city of Lleida experiencing some of the most severe conditions … Read more

El diseño urbano tampoco ayuda a soportar el calor: parques a 75 grados y plazas a 52

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Urban heat islands are increasingly transforming city centers into high-temperature zones, where surfaces like asphalt and concrete absorb and radiate heat, often pushing local temperatures significantly higher than official meteorological recordings. Recent observations in dense urban environments reveal that public spaces, such as parks and plazas, frequently reach temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees … Read more

Canary Islands Heatwave: Latest Forecast, Weather Alerts, and Fire Risks

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The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued heat warnings for the Canary Islands as temperatures in several regions reach 40 degrees Celsius, triggering emergency protocols to mitigate fire risks and health complications. Local authorities, including the Cabildo of La Gomera, have activated Level 1 alerts to coordinate emergency responses to the extreme thermal conditions. … Read more

Highest Temperature of the Century Recorded

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Vigo, Spain, registered a historic high of 39.1 degrees Celsius during a recent heatwave, marking the highest temperature recorded in the city’s urban center this century. According to data from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this peak surpasses the previous record of 37.7 degrees Celsius established in 2018. The temperature spike represents a significant deviation … Read more