The world's first heatwave that has been named has arrived in Spain with temperatures in excess of 43C today.
Names are usually only reserved for storms during periods of extreme weather in order to alert the public and avoid confusion across the globe.
Now officials in Spain have launched a heatwave categorisation system designed to monitor high temperatures as well as the likes of humidity - while increasing public awareness. It sorts 'heat events' into three tiers with each one triggering different measures in Seville's emergency and disaster response plans, reports TIME.
