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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.

Euronews

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

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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

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Warnings have been withdrawn after the storms receded, but some areas of Spain experienced some high alerts as the streets flooded over the weekend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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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

Euronews

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

The Guardian - 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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Flooding hits Canary Islands after heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier

The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife

The Independent UK

Tourists warned ‘hurricane-force’ winds to hit Canary islands as red alert issued for Storm Nuria

The red weather warning for La Palma in the Canary Islands is in place until Thursday evening

Euronews

Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods

Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.

The Independent UK

Storm Martinho lashes Spain – bringing threat of fresh flooding

But after three consecutive weeks of extreme weather, the Spanish weather bureau says relief is on the way

The Independent UK

Holiday hotspots in Spain to be battered by Storm Martinho’s 70mph winds after deadly floods

The Canary Islands government warned against unnecessary travel ahead of Storm Martinho’s arrival on Thursday

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