Woman dies from heatstroke in Seville province, second in Andalusia

A 71-year-old woman has died from heatstroke in Sanlúcar la Mayor, Seville, becoming the second heat-related death in Andalusia this season, according to the Andalusian Health Department. She died after exposure to high temperatures inside her home, and had personal risk factors. The death occurred as a heatwave hits the region from July 3 to 7.

Key figures from the Health Department:

• 800 heat-related emergency visits this season (564 primary care, 236 hospital).
• 8 heatstroke cases required hospitalization, with 4 still hospitalized and 2 deceased.
• The MoMo monitoring system reports 75 heat-attributable deaths in Andalusia and 1,274 across Spain, mostly among people with pre-existing conditions. Source: infobae

The Junta de Andalucía has activated its extreme temperature protocol until September 30, targeting vulnerable groups: people over 65, chronic patients, children under 4, and those taking certain medications. Recommendations include avoiding sun exposure during peak hours, staying hydrated, and wearing light clothing.