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People in the Spanish capital endure temperatures in the high 30s as the country swelters in its first summer heatwave, one that has pushed temperatures over 40 degrees celsius in several areas. The heatwave began on Sunday, when a high of 43.8C was recorded in El Granado, in the southern Andalusia region, according to the AEMET weather agency. IMAGES from Madrid
Images of people and workers in central Madrid as residents struggle with the heat during Spain's strongest heatwave this summer. IMAGES
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Spain's weather agency declares a heat alert in 37 provinces as temperatures soar throughout the country, surpassing 40 degrees celsius - 104 degrees Fahenrheit - in some parts. Mana Rabiee reports/
Tourists and locals alike are enduring a heat wave in Madrid that has seen temperature rise to more than 36 degrees Celsius - or 98 Fahrenheit - with worse expected. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).