Spain, battle wildfires
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More than 1100 deaths in Spain have been linked to a 16-day heatwave that ended on Monday, according to an estimate released on Tuesday by the Carlos III Health Institute. Officials reported 1149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3-18 that could be attributed to the scorching temperatures,
More than 1,100 deaths in Spain have been linked to a 16-day heatwave that ended Monday, according to an estimate released Tuesday by the Carlos III Health Institute.
"Very high maximum temperatures on Monday 18 in the following areas. Southern Alicante coast: 42C or more. Vega del Segura (Murcia): 44C or more. Although temperatures will drop in the Peninsula, the heat will still be very intense in the southeast."
Spain continues to face a critical situation, already entering its third week of heatwave alert, while wildfires are devastating several regions in the northwest and west of the country.
Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave - Temperatures have soared to 45C in Spain in the past fortnight - so far fires have burned over an area the size of Mallorca
Spain is deploying 500 more soldiers to battle fast-spreading wildfires, as a brutal heatwave and strong winds leave nearly the entire country at extreme risk. Fires have already scorched land equal to the size of London and killed seven people.
Spain is expected to remain on heat alert until Aug 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.