Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say

Barcelona recently hit an unprecedented high temperature of 40.5°C, marking a new heat record and highlighting the intensifying effects of climate change. Weather agencies attribute these extreme weather patterns to human-driven factors, which are increasingly making such heatwaves more frequent and severe. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for global action to mitigate climate change and its devastating impacts on weather patterns and public health.