The Spanish government has activated the heat protection mechanism ahead of time.

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04/06/2026
According to Spanish authorities, in response to the health risks caused by the ongoing rise in temperatures, the Spanish government has implemented its annual high-temperature protection plan. Data shows that due to the recent prolonged heatwave, a total of 101 people died from heat-related causes in Spain in May, with the majority being elderly people, mainly from the northern regions of Spain.