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Extreme heatwaves and high humidity in Valencian Community

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The Valencian Community continues to face severe environmental pressure from rising temperatures and climate-driven weather extremes. Ongoing heatwaves have intensified, with recent episodes seeing temperatures reach approximately 37 degrees Celsius in municipalities such as Elche and Xàtiva. High humidity levels, reaching up to 87 percent, have exacerbated nighttime conditions in coastal towns like Benidorm and Alicante, where temperatures remained above 27 degrees. Experts note these ‘infernal nights’ are becoming more frequent due to climate change, as high humidity prevents natural cooling through sweat evaporation. Conditions have escalated into a severe heatwave, marking the fifth extreme temperature episode of the summer. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a red alert for the Valencia coast and northern Alicante, with temperatures projected to reach between 43 and 44 degrees Celsius. Critical conditions are expected to be driven by extremely high temperatures, low humidity, and west winds. In response to these risks, the Health Department has identified several municipalities at high health risk, including El Alto Mijares, El Alto Palancia, Baix Maestrat, Baix Segura, and Baix Vinalopó. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid intense physical effort and prolonged sun exposure during peak hours. These extreme weather patterns continue to threaten the region's agricultural sector and marine ecosystems, including mussel farms in Valencia and Sagunto. Most recently, Recent data shows temperatures ~~have climbed~~ climbing significantly in the interior and pre-coastal regions. ~~AEMET~~ The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that Utiel reached 36.5 degrees Celsius, marking the highest official temperature in the province of Valencia. Other notable readings include 34.6 degrees in Zarra, 34 degrees in Villena, and 33.5 degrees in Atzeneta del Maestrat. A yellow weather alert was activated for the northern interior of Valencia as temperatures were expected to exceed 36 ~~degrees, signaling a low risk but advising caution for~~ degrees. Conditions have further evolved into intense nighttime heatwaves. In Dénia, temperatures reached 33 degrees Celsius at 2:00 AM, while areas such as Peñíscola, Corbera, and Busot recorded 29 degrees during early morning hours. The Asociación Valenciana de Meteorólogos (Avamet) noted these “torrid” or “equatorial” nights—where minimum temperatures do not fall below 25 degrees—can hinder sleep and pose risks to vulnerable populations. In Torrevieja, thermal sensations are expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius due to high humidity, despite forecasts suggesting a potential for rain toward the end of the week.

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