Spain sizzles as temperatures soar to 43C in first heatwave of the year

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Spain Sizzles As Temperatures Soar To 43C In First Heatwave Of The Year
A man uses T-shirt to shield head from heat in Madrid, Spain. Photo: AP/Press Association
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By Associated Press

Parts of Spain are enduring the first heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach 43C in some areas.

The Aemet weather agency said a mass of hot air from North Africa is sweeping over Spain.

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The hottest areas will be in central and south-western Spain, and the heatwave is expected to last at least until Wednesday.


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In Madrid, the temperature could hit 38C (Paul White/AP)

The high of 43C is forecast for the southern cities of Seville, Cordoba and Badajoz.

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Meteorologists said the temperature in Madrid could hit 38C, which is well above average for early June.

The forecasted high in coastal Barcelona is 32C.

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