Heat waves
Not a single corner of Euskal Herria got rid of the heat today
The heat wave that the Basque Country has been experiencing for more than a week has again left temperatures above 40 ° C in 24 municipalities of the ACV. The maximum has again been recorded in Llodio (Álava), where 44 degrees have been measured.
The heat wave has left temperatures above 40 ° C again, and the maximum has been 44 ° C in Llodio
The heat wave has left temperatures above 40 ° C in 24 municipalities this Tuesday, and Euskalmet has predicted a drop in temperatures along the coast.
A series of tips to deal with extreme temperatures
The Basque Government has warned that the heat accumulated in the last few days and planned until the end of the week necessarily requires an increase in preventive measures, for which it has published a number of recommendations:
The whole of Euskal Herria, on orange alert for heat
The ACV is on orange heat alert, as well as Navarre and Iparralde. Euskalmet foresees temperatures of around 40 degrees inland and above 30 degrees on the coast.
The heat wave has left maximum temperatures of 40 degrees in several municipalities of the Basque Country today
Until 18:00 there have been temperatures above 30 degrees everywhere, and in many corners above 35.
The boy hospitalized for a heat shock in the swimming pools in the Rekalde district of Bilbao has died
The child lost consciousness on Sunday and had to be revived by emergency services. Several children and young people were treated in the same swimming pools for heat blows, dizziness and anxiety attacks.
A minor has been hospitalized after suffering a heat shock in the swimming pools in the Rekalde district of Bilbao
On Sunday, several minors had to be treated in the swimming pools themselves for heat blows, dizziness and anxiety attacks. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and the pools were reopened at 7.30 p.m.
The heat will not stop in the Basque Country: suffocating temperatures will continue over the next few days
The highs have reached 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the interior
This Sunday afternoon they reached 40.5 ° C in Amurrio and 40.3 ° C in Zalla and Noain, among others, while on the coast temperatures have been significantly lower.
Orange alert in Hego Euskal Herria and yellow warning in Navarre for Sunday and Monday
The alert will be from 13:00 to 20:00 in Hego Euskal Herria and until 21:00 in Navarre. In addition, highs of 39 degrees are expected in Navarre, 38 degrees on the Ebro axis and 39 degrees in Iparralde.
Broken by the heat, the plague of bedbugs reddening
The residents of the village of Gorraitz have reported that they are living in a terrible nightmare. In the heat, a plague of bedbugs has ravaged the village for more than a week. Faced with this situation, in addition to fumigating, citizens have demanded preventive measures. In the video, neighbours Javier de Arbizu and Ane Irigoien explain the situation.
Another fire broke out between Artajona and Añorbe, but the firefighters managed to surround it
The fire started at 6:13 p.m. and has nothing to do with the two that broke out this Tuesday. The fire started in an area of trout fields where barley and wheat crops are harvested, but the forest is nearby.
Red health alert in Navarre and yellow warning in the ACV and Iparralde for the heat of the next few days
From Thursday high temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees in the Ribera de Navarra. These values are expected to be maintained at least until Sunday. In addition, maximum temperatures on Friday may exceed 35 degrees, not only in southern Álava, but also in the interior of the Cantabrian region.
This summer's heat has so far left 41 deaths in the Basque Country
This August, for the time being, only one person has died in the Basque Country as a result of high temperatures. This death coincides with the start of the second wave of summer heat, which will still last a few days.
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Strong heat will prevail on Monday in Hego Euskal Herria: 36 degrees in Álava and 37 degrees in Navarre
In the Basque Country, due to extreme temperatures, the yellow warning has been activated inside for this Monday. On Tuesday, a slight thermal relief will arrive, but on Wednesday the thermometers will rise again.
Greece calls on the European Union to help deal with forest fires
The fires are taking place in 11 regions of the country and at least 7,000 people have been evacuated in the vicinity of the capital. Fire spokesman Vasilis Vathrakoyannis has explained that six aircraft have been orderedbecause "the fires of the last few days have become very large and are dangerous." The situation is expected to be difficult because high temperatures, droughts and strong winds will continue in the coming days.
Extreme heat throughout the Basque Country, yellow warning for temperatures up to 38 degrees
The yellow warning will be activated from noon due to the possibility of very high temperatures, above 36 degrees on the Ebro axis and above 38 degrees on the Navarre Bank.
Yellow warning for Thursday in Hego Euskal Herria for very high temperatures
Maximum temperatures could be around 36 degrees in the Ebro area, south of Álava, as in the centre of Navarre, and 38 degrees in the Ribera, while on the coast it will not be very hot, with temperatures around 25 degrees.