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Spain records 327 heat deaths in its worst heatwave on record

Spain experienced its hottest first six months on record as a severe heatwave hit the region. Official data shows over 1,000 excess deaths occurred during June. Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius during a five-day period.

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The death toll rose from initial reports of 327 to over 1,000 excess deaths.

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  1. Spain records over 1,000 excess deaths in second-hottest June ever

    Spain experienced its hottest first six months on record as a severe heatwave hit the region. Official data shows over 1,000 excess deaths occurred during June. Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius during a five-day period.

    What's confirmed:

    • Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths in June attributable to heat.
    • June was the second-hottest June on record for Spain.
    • Spain experienced its hottest January-to-June period on record.
    • A five-day heatwave saw temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius.
    • The number of heat-related deaths was more than double the amount recorded the previous year.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The interaction between pollution and high temperatures contributed to the danger.
    • The heatwave was driven by climate change.
    confidence 90%