July records more than 2,000 deaths attributable to the heat, almost double that of 2025: there are already 3,260 this summer
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Spain has faced four heatwaves this summer, with temperatures reaching near 45 degrees Celsius in some areas, contributing to a total of 3,260 heat-attributable deaths so far. Specifically, the month of July recorded over 2,000 heat-related deaths, which is nearly double the figure registered in 2025.
Simultaneously, Italy is experiencing severe high temperatures, placing 25 out of 27 monitored major cities under red alert according to the country's Ministry of Health. Additionally, Messina and Reggio Calabria in southern Italy have shifted from a yellow to an orange alert status as the region navigates its fourth heatwave.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Julio registra más de 2.000 muertes atribuibles al calor...Focuses on Spain's surging heat-related mortality figures and repeated summer heatwaves.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Veinticinco ciudades italianas en alerta roja...Emphasizes the widespread red-alert warnings across major Italian cities due to intense heat.
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