People holidaying in Spain this month are being warned that temperatures in some parts of the country could soar to as high as 43C. Some regions of Spain are currently enduring the first heatwave of the year with temperatures predicted to rise even higher over the next few days.
The Aemet weather agency said a mass of hot air from North Africa is sweeping over Spain. The hottest areas are expected to be in central and south-western Spain, and the heatwave is expected to last at least until Wednesday.
Highs of a sweltering 43C are forecast for the southern cities of Seville, Cordoba and Badajoz. Meteorologists said the temperature in Madrid could hit 38C, which is well above average for early June, while the forecasted high in coastal Barcelona is 32C.
