Diana Gómez-Barroso

Spain records 212 heat-linked deaths as June temperatures shatter records; 3,500 schools close in France

An estimated 212 excess deaths in Spain between Sunday and Wednesday are attributed to a record-breaking heatwave, with the government’s MoMo monitoring system flagging a significant spike in mortality. France closed 3,500 schools and adjusted schedules for 10,000 more as the sweltering temperatures also hit the country.