AEMET predicted Spain’s 109°F heatwave perfectly: yet 1,180 died anyway
AEMET’s August 2025 forecast was scientifically flawless. Temperatures hit predicted 109°F peaks from August 4-24 across southwestern Spain. Regional warnings activated cooling centers, distributed water, urged heat precautions. Yet when mortality data arrived, 1,180 heat-related deaths occurred between May-July alone. A tenfold increase from 2024’s 114 deaths. The counter-intuitive revelation: accurate prediction didn’t equal protection. … Lire plus









