Heat waves
The heated debate over the future of the Tour de France: changing dates or schedules to avoid risks
The rising temperatures and the increasing heat wave have led to doubts about the holding of major sporting events during the summer, including the Tour de France. They discuss changing schedules or dates.
Why and how long is this heat?
Sudden change in temperatures: cold and rain starting in the afternoon
From 6 p.m. onwards, a yellow warning has been issued for heavy rainfall, which could be accompanied by storm and hail, as well as strong wind waves in some areas of the Basque Country and Navarre.
The risk of forest fires will be very high in Navarre from Thursday to Saturday
The heat wave that will last until Saturday will leave highs above 35 degrees
For the next few days, it will be hot, but on Sunday the autumn atmosphere will return and temperatures will drop significantly.
August 2025 was the third hottest August in the world
How to adapt cities to extreme heat and temperatures?
The summer is getting warmer and longer in the Basque Country, according to data published by EITB Data. In Bilbao and similar cities, extreme temperatures have been recorded. Cities around the world are adapting to improve the passage of warming. The main recommendation of urban planners is to introduce nature into cities.
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Basque society views climate change with responsibility and pessimism
Negationism has little room; only 1.6% of the Basque population denies climate change, but there is also a certain climate of pessimism on this issue, and 21% of the population believe that there is no solution.
According to data, warming is increasing in the Basque Country
On the street it is often heard that the current summer seasons are warmer than before. The data confirm this too. The average temperature of that time has risen in the 21st century and, looking at the 20th century, the difference is noticeable.
Extreme temperatures, both inside and off the coast
Of the 523 municipalities in Hego Euskal Herria, 33 have recorded temperatures of 40 degrees in one or more days this summer. The highest registration has been 43.5 ° C, and has been recorded in Bilbao and its surrounding regions, Txorierri and Uribe-Costa.
Tropical night on the coast and inland
Stabilized the forest fire in Urraulgoiti
Air and ground firefighters are still working to refresh the ground.
Navarre firefighters are trying to quell a forest fire in Urraulgoiti
The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of Urraulgoiti. Emergency services have deployed a special device.
Hot heat in Sopuerta and Güeñes, with temperatures above 36 degrees
According to Euskalmet, Oleta (Álava) and Galdakao (Bizkaia) have also exceeded 35 degrees, and a tropical night is expected for today.
Yellow warning for temperatures around 34 ° C on the coast this Saturday
In addition, another yellow warning will be issued by Sunday for the risk of forest fires, as the southern wind will continue to blow strongly, especially on the Cantabrian side.
114 people died this summer in the Basque Country from heat, 52 more than in 2024
In August, 74 deaths were recorded, most of them between 11 and 22 of the month, on the hottest days.
Aagesen has defended the State Pact after the fires and highlighted the work of the mediators deployed
Aagesen has defended the State Pact after the fires and highlighted the work of the mediators deployed
The evolution of the fire is improving, but some of the spotlights are advancing and reproductions are emerging
13 fires are still in operational condition, most of them in Castile and Leon. The expected weather conditions in the next few hours will be beneficial for their control and extinction.