Some parts of Spain are currently experiencing a record breaking May heatwave.
Parts of the country are seeing temperatures of over 40C according to the state weather agency, AEMET. The BBC reports that the agency has issued heat warnings in 10 regions.
AEMET are saying that it could be one of the most intense heatwaves in year, making it the hottest May ever. The city of Jaén recorded its hottest May on Friday, with temperatures soaring to 40C.
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Other areas, such as Andalusia, Extremadura, Madrid, Castilla La Mancha and Aragon are currently the regions who have been hit the worst. The huge rise in temperature is due to the worsening of climate change.
This record breaking heatwave is reported to be due to hot air coming from North Africa. This hot air is causing the temperature in areas of Spain to rise by nearly 15C above average in some regions- making for an unusually warm spring.
Residents and tourists in Spain are being urged by the health ministry to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. They are also advising people to try and stay in cool places and reduce their physical activity.
Temperatures have been unusually high overnight in particular, with temps remaining over 25C in several areas in the night over the weekend. The highest ever recorded night time temperature in mainland Spain of 25.9C was also reported in Jaén.
As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists say that heatwaves will become more frequent and intense all over the world. The impact of these heatwaves is also likely to be much more widespread and record breaking.
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