NewsWorld newsHeatwaveMore than 200 people have died in incidents linked to the extreme heat in the past few days, according to data from Spain's Daily Mortality Monitoring System09:56, 25 Jun 2026Updated 10:15, 25 Jun 2026The heatwave has been linked to the deaths of 213 across Spain between Monday and Wednesday this week.‌Europe is currently experiencing one of the most intense heatwaves in recent memory, with record-breaking temperatures, maximum alerts, and significant impacts in several countries.‌Data from the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) of the Carlos III Health Institute in Madrid shows that 213 people died across Spain between Monday and Wednesday.‌The MoMo monitoring system collects daily statistics on deaths in Spain and calculates the variation in mortality by comparing them with predictable levels based on historical data.Exceptional temperatures for June have been recorded in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Switzerland this week, in some cases unprecedented since meteorological records began.‌Infrastructure, public services, and transportation systems are coming under increasing strain across the continent as nations face extremely high temperatures both day and night.In France records were broken for average June temperatures yesterday as the heat far exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in numerous areas of the country, with readings of 43.6 degrees in Cazaux, 42.5 in Bordeaux, 42.2 in Nantes, 41.6 in Le Mans, and 40.3 in Paris.Records were also broken in Belgium after the country reached 35.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest temperature ever recorded on June 24th since records began.Article continues belowIn the UK the Met Office has confirmed that Wednesday saw the hottest June day on record after temperatures soared to 36.1C (97F) in Gosport, Hampshire.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveSpainBreaking News