- 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.
The health department is managing the public health response to extreme heat events in the Canary Islands.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
The health department is managing the public health response to extreme heat events in the Canary Islands.
Who's involved
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Spain experienced extreme heat and related health impacts starting on May 26, 2026.Also in this story
- Global warming is impacting Spain, with the Carlos III Health Institute basing its operations in Madrid.
- The Carlos III Health Institute reported heat-related deaths in Spain on July 1, 2026.
- The Spanish Ministry of Health, advised by the National Centre for Epidemiology, has issued warnings against dehydrating drinks due to extreme weather conditions.
The entities involved
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Canary Islands
autonomous community of Spain, and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean
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health department
governmental agency