Madrid: Temperatures in southern Spain soared to 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday, a new record for June, the national weather agency said on Monday.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the mercury climbed to its new high at 1440 GMT in Huelva, near the border with Portugal, edging out the previous record of 45.2C that was set in 1965 in Seville. This significant rise in temperature marks a notable climatic event for the region, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather conditions.