Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/02/spain-france-new-heatwave-warning

Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units

Sam Jones in Madrid, Jon Henley in Paris and agencies
Thu 2 Jul 2026 09.49 EDT

Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C (111F) over the coming days, as figures show that June’s extreme heat was responsible for more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries.

Spain’s state meteorological agency, Aemet, said a mass of dry and very hot air would bring persistently high temperatures to much of Spain from Saturday, adding that temperatures in parts of the south-east could hit 42C to 44C on Tuesday.

“Temperatures will begin to rise over the weekend and we can’t rule out another heatwave,” said Rubén del Campo, an Aemet spokesperson. The agency said the high temperatures could increase the likelihood of forest fires next week and warned older people and those with cardiovascular problems to take extra care in the daytime heat.

Aemet said last month was the second-warmest June on record – surpassed only by June 2025 – with an average temperature that was 3.2C (5.8F) above the norm.

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