Spain has experienced its hottest summer since records began, with average temperatures two point one degrees Celsius above the reference average. This information was shared by the Minister of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, who revealed that details will be published by the State Meteorological Agency, Aemet, in their seasonal climate report today. The current summer has surpassed the previous temperature record set in twenty twenty-two and outstrips that of twenty oh three.

During this summer, three heatwaves have been documented: two affecting the mainland and the Balearic Islands, with one taking place in the Canary Islands. Overall, there were thirty-three days of extreme heat, making this summer the second hottest in terms of heatwave days, following twenty twenty-two.

In conjunction with the summer balance, Aemet will also present the seasonal forecast for autumn, which begins on the twenty-second of September and will last until the twenty-first of December. Minister Aagesen emphasised the urgent need for a robust response to the climate emergency, stating that it mandates a nationwide, science-based project to safeguard individuals and biodiversity while accelerating the ecological transition.

She has engaged in discussions with members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, known by its acronym IPCC, and various environmental non-governmental organisations to fortify this national pact addressing the climate crisis and ensure a secure and prosperous future for all.