Overview

• Regional authorities confirmed the deaths of a 53-year-old man in Cazalla de la Sierra (Seville) and a 75-year-old woman in Bélmez (Córdoba), both on August 16.
• Andalucía has recorded 10 heatstroke fatalities under its seasonal protocol since May 16, with 24 diagnosed cases and 23 hospitalizations.
• Córdoba now accounts for five heatstroke deaths this summer, the highest provincial count in the region.
• Across Spain, at least 23 officially recorded heatstroke deaths have been reported this summer based on ministry data and recent regional notifications.
• Officials note the victims had preexisting conditions considered high risk, and broader estimates of heat-related deaths range from more than 3,394 (MoMo) to over 12,500 (MACE).