Heat in Spain Claims 2064 Lives

Extreme heat recorded in July in Spain has resulted in the deaths of 2064 people, according to the Carlos III Health Institute's website, reports RIA Novosti.

Data from daily mortality monitoring indicates that the number of deaths due to high temperatures during the same period last year was nearly four times lower.

Of the total number of deceased, 1321 were aged 85 and over, 470 were between 75 and 84 years old, 176 were aged 65 to 74, and around 83 were between 45 and 64 years old. Additionally, 10 children under the age of 14 also died due to the heat.

The highest number of deaths occurred on July 18 and 19, with 184 deaths recorded on each of those days. During this period, the average temperature across Spain was approximately 38-40°C.