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Added on the 25/04/2023 17:38:54 - Copyright : France 24 EN
In Spain, scorching temperatures are set to break records for April. A week of unprecedented heat's on the way bringing with it concerns over the country's water reserves and warnings of wildfires. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes tells us more.
Barcelona (Spain), Aug 1 (EFE).- Temperatures in Barcelona dropped on Sunday after great thunderstorms on Saturday.FOOTAGE OF BARCELONA.
Spain issued "extreme" danger alerts over scorching temperatures in three regions Tuesday, with temperatures set to drop only slightly on Wednesday. The extreme heat and water conservation in particular has also become a campaign issue as the country heads towards a general election on Sunday.
People walk on the Puerta del Sol, a public square, in Madrid where the temperature is nearing 40 degrees Celsius, as Spain issues hot weather red alerts for three regions due to the "extreme" danger posed by scorching temperatures. Weather agency Aemet said temperatures would hit highs between 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) and 42 degrees across much of the drought-stricken country. The heat is expected to be even worse in the eastern regional of Catalonia, Aragon and the Balearic Islands where thermometers could reach 44 degrees Celsius. IMAGES
Spanish firefighters carry out preventative measures ahead of the summer's wildfire season as a drought and high temperatures already recorded in the spring means there will be more blazes
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