Spain faces the end of the heat wave with alerts in all regions except the Canary Islands

España afronta el final de la ola de calor con avisos en todas las comunidades salvo Canarias

Jun 23, 2026, 11:30 AM es source ↗

Europe Heat Wave 2026

Summary

Spain is facing the end of a major heat wave, with weather alerts issued in all autonomous communities except the Canary Islands. Temperatures reached up to 44 degrees Celsius in regions including Andalusia, Cantabria, and the Basque Country. The extreme heat has strained infrastructure and public health services across the peninsula.

Preview

Las extremas temperaturas asfixian a la Península con termómetros que marcan hasta los 44 grados en Andalucía, Cantabria y País Vasco

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