In Andalusia, deaths caused by unusually high temperatures continue to be reported. Over the past weekend, a 53-year-old man died in Cazalla de la Sierra (Seville), and a 75-year-old woman in Belmez (Córdoba). Both suffered from chronic illnesses, which increased the risk of severe consequences during periods of extreme heat.
Since the beginning of summer, at least 23 deaths in Spain have been directly linked to heatstroke. According to the Ministry of Health, by mid-August the autonomous communities had reported 19 such cases, with four more deaths becoming known in recent days. Among them were a 77-year-old man who died while walking in La Rambla (Córdoba), and another resident of Plasencia who succumbed to heatstroke while fishing.
The situation is especially severe in Andalusia, where 10 deaths have been recorded—the highest number among all regions of the country. Valencia follows with five cases, while Catalonia, Aragón, and Extremadura have each reported three fatalities.
Experts point out that most fatalities involve people with weakened health, primarily the elderly. In such cases, the cause is not only direct exposure to high temperatures but also complications from dehydration and organ failure.
Heat strokes account for only a small portion of all heat-related deaths. According to estimates by the Ministry of Health’s MoMo system, more than 3,394 people in Spain have died from high temperatures since the start of summer. Other analytical tools, such as the MACE app, put the death toll even higher—over 12,500 nationwide.
The current heatwave has become one of the longest on record. Elderly people and those with chronic illnesses remain especially vulnerable. Doctors advise avoiding prolonged sun exposure on hot days, drinking more water, and monitoring your health closely.
Authorities in Andalusia and other regions continue to inform the public about the risks associated with extreme temperatures, urging everyone to take precautions to prevent further tragedies.
