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Spain Intensifies Heatstroke Warnings as Extreme Summer Temperatures Persist

Unventilated vehicle cabins can impair drivers as much as alcohol, prompting authorities to issue emergency guidance on rapid cooling protocols.

Las altas temperaturas aumentan el riesgo de sufrir un golpe de calor.
Una persona se protege y refresca en el centro de Valencia.
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Overview

  • The DGT warns that high cabin temperatures can impair drivers akin to alcohol influence, raising both accident and heatstroke risks.
  • Heatstroke develops when the body’s core temperature exceeds 40 °C and its cooling mechanisms fail, potentially causing organ failure and death.
  • Hospitals highlight that young children, older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses face the highest risk due to reduced thermoregulatory capacity.
  • Medical teams recommend watching for key symptoms such as confusion, rapid pulse and hot, dry skin and urge calling emergency services (112) at first warning.
  • Preventive steps include avoiding sun exposure between 12:00 and 17:00, staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, wearing light-colored clothing and seeking shade or air-conditioned environments.