Spain's Carlos III Health Institute estimates that 327 deaths were attributable to heat stress between Sunday and Thursday during the exceptional heat wave that struck Spain, according to the institute's data. The toll covers the five-day period of the extreme event.
According to data from Spain's Carlos III Health Institute, an estimated 327 deaths were attributed to heat stress between Sunday and Thursday during the exceptional heat wave that struck Spain. The figure covers the peak five-day period of the extreme event and comes from the institute's mortality monitoring system, which tracks excess deaths linked to high temperatures. The heat wave has affected much of the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions.
As The Zioneer reported, the broader European heat wave has already caused significant casualties in France, with at least 55 deaths reported as of Friday. The Spanish toll adds a sizable new figure to the continent-wide toll from the extreme weather event. The Carlos III institute's estimate is based on real-time mortality data and is subject to revision as more complete figures become available. The nature of heat-related mortality — often delayed reporting and death certification — means the final toll may differ.
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