Barcelona has set a new heat record, reaching 40.5 degrees Celsius on July 8, 2026, according to regional meteorological services. This temperature surpasses the previous record of 40 degrees Celsius, which was recorded in July 2024. The heatwave that has affected the city is part of a broader weather pattern, with parts of Spain experiencing temperatures as high as 44 degrees Celsius in recent days.
The situation has prompted authorities in Barcelona to issue a "red alert" due to the extreme temperatures, with warnings of potential severe health impacts, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children. This trend of rising temperatures follows a historically warm June in Europe, which has been labeled by climate scientists as the "most severe ever recorded." Many regions in northeastern Spain, including Catalonia, are under significant stress from the ongoing heatwave.
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