Spain braces for third heatwave with highs above 40 degrees Celsius

MADRID: Spain is set to enter its third heatwave of the summer on Tuesday (Jul 21), with temperatures forecast to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across large parts of the country, the national weather office said.The heatwave will be fuelled by a persistent area of high pressure that will trap hot, dry air from North Africa over Spain for several days, pushing temperatures to exceptionally high levels, national weather agency AEMET said in a statement.The heat is expected to intensify through Thursday, which forecasters say is likely to be the peak of the event, with some isolated areas potentially exceeding 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit)."The level of danger will be significant during the central hours of the day, especially for outdoor activities and