Spain sees 1,028 heat-related deaths in June as Europe reels under heatwave

At least 1,028 people have died in Spain due to heat-related causes in June 2026. Spain’s national weather agency said June 2026 was the country’s second-hottest June on record, with temperatures averaging 3.2°C above normal. Europe is under a severe heat spell due to the Omega block weather pattern, with temperatures crossing 40°C in France, Germany, and several other countries.