The first real heatwave of 2025 hits Spain - 600 Europeans could die from heatstroke
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A heatwave lasting at least four days is expected to strike Spain and is forecast to affect large parts of the counry for the next four days. With temperatures expected to reach up to 47°C, the heat could become so severe that UD has issued a travel advisory for Swedish citizens abroad.
A new wave of extreme heat is moving up from Africa and pushing into Europe, prompting urgent alerts from meteorological and public health authorities.
Officials have issued grave warnings, cautioning that as many as 600 people could die as a result of the heat. In recent days, parts of Europe have already seen temperatures soar to 45°C.
France has issued yellow and orange weather warnings across multiple regions. Meanwhile, the UK is bracing for the heat to arrive by the end of the week—but not before it sweeps across Sweden.
In certain areas, mobile networks may go down and travellers to identify locations with reliable phone coverage. Tourists are also urged to learn how to contact emergency services via 112.
Could Approach 50 Degrees C / 122 F
This weekend’s extreme temperatures may near Spain’s all-time record of 47.4°C, recorded in the south of the country four years ago.
According to El País, the heatwave is expected to peak on Sunday, June 29. Heatwaves pose significant health risks and increase mortality rates. El País reports that 77% of Spain’s municipalities will reach temperatures considered hazardous to health.
Spain’s meteorological institute forecasts that June 2025 may become the hottest June ever recorded in the country.
So far, the UD warning only applies to Spain, even though parts of Italy and Greece are also expected to face extreme heat.
Red weather warnings have already been issued in Italy for cities such as Rome, Milan, and Venice by the country’s health ministry. Just a week ago, Greece was hit by severe wildfires.
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