The impact of extreme temperatures in Andalucía has resulted in over 7,200 deaths in the last ten years. This phenomenon affects the region unevenly, with inland provinces showing greater vulnerability compared to coastal areas.
In absolute terms, Seville leads with 2,296 temperature-related deaths, followed by Málaga with 977 and Cádiz with 891. These three provinces account for a significant portion of the total fatalities recorded in the autonomous community.
Other provinces such as Granada (708), Jaén (722), and Córdoba (697) also report high figures. Conversely, Huelva and Almería show lower volumes, with fewer than 500 cases each, though the impact remains consistent.
When analyzing the percentage of the population affected, Seville accounts for 0.117% of its population deceased due to temperature-related causes, marking the highest value in Andalucía. Jaén closely follows with 0.115%. At the opposite end, Almería (0.060%) and Málaga (0.056%) show the lowest relative impact.
Extreme heat does not always appear in records as a direct cause of death, but its effect is decisive in many cases. When temperatures remain high for several days, the body loses its ability to regulate itself and begins to fail.
The Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo), managed by the Carlos III Health Institute, emphasizes that these deaths are not isolated incidents but a recurring pattern during periods of extreme temperatures. Elderly individuals and those with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions are most affected, especially if they live in precarious housing conditions.
