Spain has experienced its most intense heatwave on record, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The 16-day heatwave saw average temperatures rise 4.6°C above normal levels, marking the highest intensity since records began in 1975. The extreme weather event has been linked to over 1,100 deaths and has caused widespread wildfires, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Extremadura, where 403,000 hectares have burned. The Spanish army has been deployed to assist in firefighting efforts. This heatwave is considered the deadliest, hottest, and longest in Spain's recent history. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is also experiencing unusually high temperatures, with forecasts predicting one of the hottest August bank holiday Mondays on record, including temperatures reaching 30°C in parts of the West Midlands.