Ministry of Health: Spain recorded nearly 4000 heat-related deaths in the summer of 2025 - Spain's Deadliest Summer: Heatwave Claims Nearly 4000 Lives
Spain has witnessed its deadliest summer on record, with a staggering number of heat-related deaths. The country's hottest summer ever, averaging 24.2°C, has taken a severe toll, particularly on the elderly and vulnerable.
Statistical modeling, though not specifying a particular institute, indicates that Spain recorded nearly 4000 heat-related deaths this summer. The model tracks daily deaths and calculates deviations from historical data. Among these, 25 were directly attributed to heatstroke.
Over 65% of the victims were aged 85 and above, with over 96% being 65 or older. The majority were at-risk individuals, including those with chronic illnesses, on heat-sensitive medication, or exposed to heat at work or leisure, or living alone without air conditioning. August's record 16-day heatwave also claimed four lives in wildfires.
The estimated excess deaths, which may still change, highlight the urgent need for heatwave preparedness and support for vulnerable populations. Spain's hottest summer on record underscores the importance of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
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