During a heatwave, temperatures not the only threat: expert

Madrid (AFP) Aug 16, 2024

Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute. - Isn't heat what kills during a heatwave? - "The impact of heat on health is far more than just temperature... its effect can be felt across inco