Catalonia hits 40C for first time in 2023, as heavy rain expected this week
Hottest night of year in some parts of country, with temperature in Barcelona above 24C
Hottest night of year in some parts of country, with temperature in Barcelona above 24C
Sea water temperature reaches all-time high of 21.3ºC
One degree more than average recorded in a rainy year with mean temperatures of 6C in Pyrenees and 18C in Barcelona
Public urged to take precautions as temperatures due to rise over 40 degrees in some places with hot weather forecast until Sunday
High temperatures in first half of August cause deaths of 13 men and 10 women
Temperatures surpass 40°C in many parts of Catalonia over scorching weekend