At least 1,028 people died of heat-related causes during the heatwave, according to the public Carlos III Health Institute. It is more than double the 407 deaths attributed to heat in June 2025, which had been Spain’s hottest June on record until now.
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Heatwave linked to over 1,000 deaths as Spain records hottest first half of year
July 1, 2026At least 1,028 people died of heat-related causes during the heatwave, according to the public Carlos III Health Institute. It is more than double the 407 deaths attributed to heat in June 2025, which had been Spain’s hottest June on record until now.