The Community of Madrid has recorded 152 heat-related deaths between June and the first nine days of July, according to the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo). One third of the deaths occurred in the last week, with the region on orange alert.
The Community of Madrid has recorded 152 heat-related deaths between June 1 and July 9, according to data from the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) of the Carlos III Health Institute. Of these, 54 occurred in the last week, when the region activated the orange alert due to maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degrees.
June doubles last year's deaths
In June, there were 93 deaths related to heat, almost double the 48 in the same month of 2024. The most critical days were the 24th and 25th, with 15 deaths each, and the 26th, with 13. Nationally, June recorded 1,031 heat-related deaths, 153% more than the previous year, the highest figure since the MoMo system began operating in 2015.
The heat peak at the end of June coincided with the first heatwave of the summer, which brought extreme temperatures across the peninsula. Those over 65 and people with chronic illnesses are the most vulnerable groups, according to experts.
July starts with 60 deaths in nine days
In the first nine days of July, the Community of Madrid has recorded 60 deaths attributable to heat. The deadliest day was Thursday, July 9, with 23 deaths, followed by Wednesday the 8th, with 19, and Tuesday the 7th, with nine. The second heatwave, which kept the region at orange level, spiked the figures in just one week.
These deaths are particularly concentrated in the southern and eastern municipalities of the region, such as Getafe, Alcalá de Henares, and Rivas-Vaciamadrid, where temperatures exceeded 40 degrees for several consecutive days. The Getafe City Council has set up cooling centres and recommends that residents avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day.
The summer of 2025, from May 16 to September 30, ended with 591 deaths attributable to heat in the region, an 84.1% increase compared to the previous year. August was the deadliest month with 414 deaths, followed by July (129) and June (48).
How to protect yourself from extreme heat
Health authorities remind the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding sun exposure between 12:00 and 17:00, and paying special attention to the elderly and children. In case of heatstroke, call 112. The Madrid City Council is maintaining the high-temperature protocol with alerts on mupis and social media.
For residents of municipalities like Parla or Valdemoro, where temperatures have approached 42 degrees, it is recommended to use fans or air conditioning, and if not available, to go to air-conditioned shopping centres or libraries. Health centres in the area have reinforced their teams to attend to possible cases of dehydration.
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