Dossier
Iberian peninsula
Coverage of Iberian peninsula in the Nexus archive.
- Spain prepares for rare solar eclipse against backdrop of heat and wildfires
Spaniards are preparing for a rare total solar eclipse across northern and central Spain, an event expected to draw millions of visitors. Due to scorching temperatures and the high risk of wildfires, Spanish authorities have rolled out major public safety campaigns. The Interior Ministry has established 350 official viewing sites in rural areas while deploying over 33,500 law enforcement officers.
- Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
A heatwave driven by Saharan air is causing temperatures to rise across Europe, with parts of the Iberian peninsula and France experiencing temperatures in the low- to mid-30s Celsius. Meanwhile, Australia is experiencing a mild start to winter.