Daniel Beguería

Spain’s first summer heat wave reaches 43 °C, red alert in Basque Country, and labor inspectors notify 113,000 businesses

An intense heat wave marks the start of summer in Spain, with the Basque Country under a rare red alert as temperatures surge toward 44 °C. Aemet warns of dangerously high day and night temperatures through midweek, while the Labor Inspectorate sends over 113,000 notices to outdoor employers.