Overview

• Aemet recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C in provinces such as Sevilla, Córdoba and Jaén due to a hot air plume from North Africa.
• Yellow and amber heat alerts remain in force as authorities warn of extreme daytime highs.
• Spain’s Health Ministry recommends frequent water intake and advises avoiding alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks to prevent dehydration.
• Officials cautioned that the elderly and people with chronic illnesses face an elevated risk of heatstroke and related complications.
• Forecasts indicate the heatwave will persist through the week with above-average temperatures and potential localized storms in the northwest and centre by midweek.