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Years ago, tourists and expats alike in Spain were forced to guess whether the heat outside is just uncomfortable or dangerous. It’s over. Spain launched its official heat alert site in English as it prepares for the hottest summer on record. This new frontier can save lives by speaking the same language with millions of tourists and residents. These alerts are localised and colour-coded. They can now be accessed by those who previously couldn’t.
New warning system for the heatwave of summer
Thanks to the British Embassy’s pressure, the National Health Ministry will soon release a complete English version of its heat risk platform.
The temperatures in June have already caused alerts in the southern regions. This upgrade will allow vital warnings for those who are likely to miss them. These include students, residents, or newly arrived individuals.
It’s a tool for public safety that’s finally available and it will prove crucial during a summer in which extreme heat is predicted to spread across Spain.
Heat alerts with four different colours
The platform will divide Spain into 182 zones, each based on the local climate norms. The four-colour system looks like this:
- Green (Level 0). – No risk
- Yellow – Be cautious
- Orange – Moderate danger, particularly for vulnerable groups
- Red – High risk to health and life
In addition to the color, each alert contains advice on hydration as well as sun exposure and symptoms of heat related illness. The goal? Prior to hospital visits, prevention is key.
Why it matters to travellers
It is important to note that the site has been redesigned in a bilingual format, aiming at those who do not speak Spanish. Expats and tourists from colder countries can underestimate the heat.
This update can reduce deaths that could have been avoided, particularly among older adults, children and those with chronic health issues. This is a true public service.
This platform is currently not live on the Ministry of Health’s official website. Visit the website and select your town or province to check the alert levels.
This critical information will be needed by nearly 6 million foreigners, as well as the tens and millions of tourists that visit Spain each year. Spain’s alert site is now bilingual and is in fact one of the best public updates to roll out by 2025. This website will now be in your native language, and it can make a big difference.
