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  1. Spain and Portugal experienced intense heatwaves leading to blazes, with reports noting the largest percentage of burned land in the EU.

Spain experienced extreme heat and related health impacts starting on May 26, 2026.

31 reports, 6 independent Updated Aug 31
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Spain experienced extreme heat and related health impacts starting on May 26, 2026.

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  1. The health department is managing the public health response to extreme heat events in the Canary Islands.Sub-event
  2. Heat is returning with full force in Malaga province.Sub-event
  3. Global warming is impacting Spain, with the Carlos III Health Institute basing its operations in Madrid.Sub-event
  4. The Carlos III Health Institute reported heat-related deaths in Spain on July 1, 2026.Sub-event
  5. The Spanish Ministry of Health, advised by the National Centre for Epidemiology, has issued warnings against dehydrating drinks due to extreme weather conditions.Sub-event
  6. Extreme heat conditions are impacting human health in Spain since late May.1 source

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Spain and Portugal experienced intense heatwaves leading to blazes, with reports noting the largest percentage of burned land in the EU.

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