A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe is linked to over 200 deaths in Spain between Wednesday and Sunday, according to the nation’s state institute. Temperatures have soared above 35 degrees Celsius as the heatwave persists. The extreme heat impacts a region inhabited by over 100 million people. Spanish authorities are attributing the increased mortality to the exceptionally high temperatures. The heatwave is affecting multiple countries, raising concerns about public health and potential strain on infrastructure. This marks a significant escalation in the impact of the ongoing heatwave across the continent.