Spain is experiencing more intense heatwaves earlier and more frequently due to climate change. When these happen, Spain's meteorological agency issue colour-coded alerts to the population. Here's what they mean and what you should do.
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Updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 09:22 CET
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A woman cools herself off using a fan at a bus stop showing a temperature of 37C. Photo: Thomas COEX / AFP
Spain is experiencing more intense heatwaves earlier and more frequently due to climate change. When these happen, Spain's meteorological agency issue colour-coded alerts to the population. Here's what they mean and what you should do.
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