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Spain records hottest summer on record as heatwaves and wildfires grip country

Spain experienced 33 days of officially declared heatwaves over summer

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko looms

Heavy rain and powerful winds head for archipelago, while Spain braces for severe thunderstorms

The Guardian - UK

Summer 2025 ranks among Spain's hottest ever after historic August heatwave

Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.

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Spain’s August heatwave was ‘most intense on record’, weather agency says

AEMET says the 16-day August heatwave was part of a ‘trend toward more extreme summers’ due to climate change.

Al Jazeera

Spain Heatwave Was 'Most Intense On Record'

A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record", the national meteorological agency said on Sunday.

International Business Times

Spain battles major fires even as heatwave eases with lower temperatures

The country’s weather agency expects temperatures to fall and humidity to rise, but adverse conditions remain in south.

Al Jazeera

Spain deploys hundreds of extra troops as it steps up efforts to bring wildfires under control

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

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Spain adds 500 more troops to battle wildfires as country bakes under extended heatwave

National rail operator Renfe said it suspended Madrid-Galicia high-speed train services scheduled for Sunday due to the fires

The Independent UK

Wildfires in Madrid burn 26 horses to death as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe

A 55-year-old man reportedly died trying to save the horses

The Independent UK

Spain faces intense August heatwave with soaring temperatures until 13 August

The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C and minimums above 25°C in many areas of the country.

Euronews

Spanish wildfires rage as tourists forced to evacuate holiday hotspot

Homes and tourist facilities were evacuated along a roughly two-mile stretch between La Peña and Casas de Porros

The Independent UK

Spain rocked by 5.5 magnitude earthquake amid flash floods

SPAIN has been hit by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake after it was devastated by flash flooding and heavy rain

The National (Scotland)

Is it safe to travel to Spain? What to know after severe floods hit the country

Warnings have been withdrawn after the storms receded, but some areas of Spain experienced some high alerts as the streets flooded over the weekend

The Independent UK

Airport roof collapses as Spain hit by powerful earthquake

The 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook large parts of southern Spain on Monday morning

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Hospital evacuated as half of Spain hit by heavy rain

Torrential rain brought flash flooding and chaos to the streets of Spain over the weekend

International Business Times UK

Spain Weather Warnings Fail Tourists: Were Foreign Holidaymakers Left in the Dark?

Spain's severe weather catches tourists off guard as storms and heatwaves expose flaws in alert systems meant to keep foreign visitors safe.

Euronews

June likely to be among Europe's hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs

Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent

The Guardian - UK

Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts, says EU’s green chief

Teresa Ribera says effects of crisis are becoming increasingly obvious but not translating into proper action

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The Independent UK

Barcelona investigates street sweeper’s death as Spain trapped in heatwave

Temperatures reached 30.4 degrees Celsius (86.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Barcelona on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C

Authorities in Spain, Portugal, Greece and France issue extreme heat, wildfire and health warnings

Euronews

Temperatures in Spain set to soar past 40C this week. Is climate change to blame?

With heatwaves on the horizon after a record-breaking May, here's how to keep yourself and others safe.

The Guardian - UK

Spain braces for late May heatwave with 40C forecast in south of country

High pressure and hot, dry air from north Africa to bring temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal for time of year

The Independent UK

Weather warnings issued in Spain over possible snow as temperatures set to soar in the UK

Thunderstorms and hail are set to batter large parts of the country

Al Jazeera

What we know about power outage in Spain, Portugal

Authorities are still working to find out what caused one of Europe’s worst blackouts.

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Sánchez vows to find the cause of huge power cut in Spain and Portugal

Rare weather conditions also thought unlikely to be behind blackout as 99.95% of Spain’s electricity supply is restored

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