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Spain Records Heatwave Death Toll of Over 5,000 Since June

Spain recorded over 5,000 heat-related deaths from June to August, a record high since data collection began in 2015.

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More than 5,000 deaths attributed to heat have been recorded in Spain from June 1st to August 31st, representing a record for this period since data collection began in 2015. [1] Marcelo Molina, a correspondent, stated that Spain's summer was officially the hottest and deadliest on record, resulting in 5,111 deaths linked to extreme heat. [2] The number of heat-related deaths in Spain reached 5,111, exceeding the previous record of 4,790 deaths set in 2022. [3] MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita stated that the MoMo mobile payment platform processed over $330bn in transaction value during the first half of 2026. [4] July 2026 was recorded as the hottest month in Spain since data collection began in 1961, coinciding with unprecedented wildfires. [5] The Carlos III Health Institute, based in Madrid, attributed 2,149 deaths in August, 2,025 in July, and 937 in June to heat. [6] The previous record for heat-related deaths during this three-month period was set in 2022 with 4,652 deaths. [7] According to the data presented by Molina, 97% of the 5,111 deceased individuals were over the age of 65. [8] Marcelo Molina explained that the 5,111 deaths were identified using the MOMO system, implemented in 2015 to analyze daily deaths and detect those related to extreme temperature events. [9] MTN's MoMo platform reported 70.8-million monthly active users and 2.3-million merchants accepting mobile money daily as of the interim results for the six months to June 2026. [10] Ralph Mupita explained that MTN is shifting its revenue mix away from basic services like cash-in and cash-out towards higher-value digital financial products to improve monetization. [11] MTN's partnership with Mastercard, which included a R3.8bn investment in early 2024, has enabled the issuance of close to a million virtual and physical companion cards. [12]
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  1. More than 5,000 deaths attributed to heat have been recorded in Spain from June 1st to August 31st, representing a record for this period since data collection began in 2015. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
  2. Marcelo Molina, a correspondent, stated that Spain's summer was officially the hottest and deadliest on record, resulting in 5,111 deaths linked to extreme heat. · Perfil
  3. The number of heat-related deaths in Spain reached 5,111, exceeding the previous record of 4,790 deaths set in 2022. · Perfil
  4. MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita stated that the MoMo mobile payment platform processed over $330bn in transaction value during the first half of 2026. · Business Day
  5. July 2026 was recorded as the hottest month in Spain since data collection began in 1961, coinciding with unprecedented wildfires. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
  6. The Carlos III Health Institute, based in Madrid, attributed 2,149 deaths in August, 2,025 in July, and 937 in June to heat. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
  7. The previous record for heat-related deaths during this three-month period was set in 2022 with 4,652 deaths. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
  8. According to the data presented by Molina, 97% of the 5,111 deceased individuals were over the age of 65. · Perfil
  9. Marcelo Molina explained that the 5,111 deaths were identified using the MOMO system, implemented in 2015 to analyze daily deaths and detect those related to extreme temperature events. · Perfil
  10. MTN's MoMo platform reported 70.8-million monthly active users and 2.3-million merchants accepting mobile money daily as of the interim results for the six months to June 2026. · Business Day
  11. Ralph Mupita explained that MTN is shifting its revenue mix away from basic services like cash-in and cash-out towards higher-value digital financial products to improve monetization. · Business Day
  12. MTN's partnership with Mastercard, which included a R3.8bn investment in early 2024, has enabled the issuance of close to a million virtual and physical companion cards. · Business Day
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