Catalonia heatwave hits record 42.5 °C in Vinebre

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A severe heatwave is affecting Catalonia and parts of southern France, with Vinebre recording a historic temperature of 42.5 °C, the highest ever measured in September for the region. Protecció Civil has activated the PROCICAT alert phase, which remains in effect through the weekend to manage the intense heat.

The heatwave has significant public health implications. Medical visits related to heat, such as sunstroke and dehydration, have increased by 13.5% compared to the previous year. Authorities are urging vulnerable populations to seek cool environments.

In France, Météo-France has issued a red alert for the Pyrénées-Orientales due to the extreme heat. Meanwhile, in Catalonia, municipal pools in areas like Lleida have closed for the season, though some residents have requested extended hours to cope with the sustained high temperatures.

Entities

Alacant City Council · Alicante · Catalonia · Fundació CV MARQ · Generalitat de Catalunya · La Mina · Meteocat · Mossos d'Esquadra · Météo-France · Northern Catalonia · Protecció Civil · Reus City Council

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[● 3 SOURCES] A temperature of 42.5 °C was recorded in Vinebre. www.moncloa.com · www.diaridetarragona.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Protecció Civil has activated the Procicat alert phase for intense heat throughout the weekend. www.moncloa.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The health protection plan for heatwaves (POCS) is currently in phase 2.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Météo-France has placed the Pyrénées-Orientales under a red alert for a heatwave. www.vilaweb.cat
[○ 1 SOURCE] Temperature records from over 20 years were broken in 77 out of 128 XEMA stations.
[● 2 SOURCES] The temperature in Vinebre is the highest ever measured in September in Catalonia. www.moncloa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures of 40 °C are expected in parts of Ponent and the Ebre valley. www.diaridetarragona.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Protecció Civil is considering sending ES-alerts to warn the population of ongoing or recent phenomena.