Temperatures to soar as high as 40C in Spain and Portugal
British tourists are set to face temperatures of almost 40C for the first time this year in the south of Spain and Portugal.
Temperatures will be especially intense in the south of Spain such as parts of the Guadalquivir valley, like Córdoba and Seville.
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued heat warnings, with the hot weather persisting for a couple of days.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) predicts a rise in the maximum temperature over the next few days, which could lead to an increase in rural fires.
The risk of wildfires has been classified as ‘extreme’ in some areas. Alerts have been issued to Zaragoza, inland Tarragona and south of Lleida, inland Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almeria.
In Portugal, the districts of Évora, Beja, Santarém, and Portalegre are under yellow warning until Friday night due to the persistence of high maximum temperatures.
The national Directorate-General for Health in Lisbon has recommended the population increase their intake of water or unsweetened natural fruit juices and avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages, as well as direct exposure to the sun between 11am and 5pm.
An IPMA spokesperson said: “The trend points to a small drop in temperature values during the weekend, however, maximum values should still remain high in the following days.”
