Galicia faces heatwave and drought risks

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Galicia is facing a period of extreme weather characterized by rising temperatures, drought, and increased wildfire risks. An anticyclone is expected to bring dry, clear skies and a significant thermal ascent, with temperatures in the interior potentially exceeding 30°C and reaching 35°C in Ourense by mid-week.

The combination of high temperatures and dry conditions has elevated the risk of forest fires across the region. Concurrently, the Xunta de Galicia has announced plans to improve the efficiency of hydraulic installations to combat ongoing drought conditions, as several reservoirs are currently at approximately 62% capacity.

Meteorological agencies, including MeteoGalicia and AEMET, have noted that while this heatwave may not trigger a formal heatwave warning, the persistent high temperatures and potential for dry afternoon storms require caution, particularly for vulnerable populations and outdoor activities.

Entities

AEMET · Alfonso Rueda · Galicia · Juan Taboada · MeteoGalicia · Vigo · Xunta de Galicia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Average sea temperatures in the Vigo estuary have remained above 20 degrees Celsius this summer.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius in the interior starting Thursday due to an anticyclone moving north. www.lavozdegalicia.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Vigo recorded a temperature of 39.12 degrees Celsius on July 3, setting a record for that month. www.farodevigo.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wildfires in Padrón, Boborás, and Xermadeo O Riós burned 350, 230, and 50 hectares respectively. www.farodevigo.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] July was the warmest month recorded in Galicia in the last 30 years.
[○ 1 SOURCE] July temperatures showed an anomaly of more than three degrees above the average.