A record number of heat-related deaths occurred in May, with 101 reported cases before the start of summer. Sanidad has introduced a plan to address the issue of high temperatures. The plan acknowledges that the impact of heatwaves extends beyond the number of fatalities.

Further information on the plan and its details can be found through Sanidad, including data on the increase in hospital admissions and workplace accidents during heatwaves, which are reported to rise by 10% and 17% respectively.