July: 1060 People Died Due To Severe Heat In Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Health reports that in July, 1060 people died due to severe heat in the country.

the Ministry of Health, warning the population about the new wave of the heat, which covered Spain on August 3, brought data on the number of deaths caused by heat in July, on the basis of the daily mortality monitoring system (MOMO).

The ministry says: “In July, 1060 deaths occurred due to high temperatures. It is 57% more than the same period of last year. The heat is deadly and presents a serious threat to health. Do not lose vigilance: drink a lot of water, take care of yourself and take care of those who need it most.”

most people who died because strong heat, there were elderly people and patients with chronic and pathological diseases.

The Spanish Meteorological Institute (Aemet) announced on August 3 that the heat that covered the country will last until the end of the week.