Barcelona sets record temperatures amid heatwave in Spain

Barcelona has recorded a new all-time high temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in July 2024. At the city's airport, temperatures reached 37.7 degrees Celsius, exceeding the 2010 record of 37.4 degrees Celsius. The Spanish meteorological agency, Aemet, has issued a red alert for parts of Catalonia, Valencia, and Zaragoza, warning of extreme risks to the population. This heatwave, the second of the summer, is expected to last until Thursday, July 24. Authorities highlight an elevated risk of wildfires due to the combination of high heat and dry vegetation. June was already noted as the second-hottest June on record for Spain, with temperatures 3.2 degrees Celsius above average. The current weather event is part of a broader trend of more frequent and intense heatwaves across the country.