The heatwave sweeping across the Iberian Peninsula has reached worrying levels. On Monday, temperatures of 40.5°C were recorded in the city of 44.3 degrees in Huelva, and both Andalusia and the Basque Country are under red alerts due to extreme temperatures. This situation, in addition to being dangerous to public health, highlights the growing need to adapt to climate change, especially in regions where such events were not common.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has warned of the unusual intensity of this episode, which is also leaving tropical nights without thermal relief, with minimum temperatures not falling below 25 °C in several areas of the south. This combination of extreme heat and lack of night-time rest increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory problems, especially in the elderly, children and vulnerable groups.
At Cocalni, we emphasise the urgency of implementing prevention and adaptation measures: early warning systems, access to air-conditioned public spaces, awareness campaigns and resilient urban planning. This new climate reality requires coordinated action between institutions, citizens and businesses to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat.
