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The report compiled data between May 16 and July 13 to assess the number of heat-related deaths.
The time frame of two months witnessed 76 red alerts for extreme heat
The concern regarding heatwaves is no longer a distant fear but a fast-approaching reality. This worry has been substantiated by a recent report shared by Spain’s Minister of Environment.
The latest data reveals that Spain has lost as many as 1,180 lives within just two months due to rising temperatures. This marks a steep increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Highlighting significant findings from the report, Reuters stated that Galicia, La Rioja, Asturias, and Cantabria were the most affected regions. Located in the northern half of Spain, these areas traditionally experience cooler summer temperatures. According to the official statement, “The data shows exceptional intensity, characterised by an unprecedented increase in average temperatures and a significant increase in mortality attributable to heatwaves.”
The report compiled data between May 16 and July 13 to assess the number of heat-related deaths. In comparison, only 70 people died during the same period last year. This year, the same timeframe saw 76 red alerts for extreme heat—up from zero the previous year. Separately, nearly 2,190 people died from heat-related causes across Spain during the entire summer last year, according to data from the Carlos III Health Institute.
The new figures, highlighting the growing threat of global warming, come just days after an analysis provided insight into heat-related deaths across Europe over a 10-day period between June 23 and July 2. The study reported nearly 2,300 deaths due to heatwaves across 12 European cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Milan.
As temperatures rise across several cities in Western Europe, Spain breached the 40°C mark, while France reported multiple wildfires. The study, conducted by scientists at Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, warned that the elderly, the ill, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone exposed to high temperatures for extended periods are most vulnerable.
The increasing number of deaths clearly underscores the urgent threat posed by heatwaves as global warming and climate change continue to intensify. It also calls for immediate action to mitigate these effects before further loss of life occurs in the coming years.
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