# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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, News)
3. The number of heat-related deaths in Spain reached 5,111, exceeding the previous record of 4,790 deaths set in 2022. (Perfil, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
8. According to the data presented by Molina, 97% of the 5,111 deceased individuals were over the age of 65. (Perfil, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)

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