510 people died from heat-related issues in Spain

As Western Europe experiences a record-breaking heat wave,510 people died from heat-related issues in Spain between July 10 and July 18, the country's health ministry said.

According to the ISCIII System of Monitorisation of Daily Mortality, the number of heat-related deaths increased sharply as the heatwave escalated, Xinhua news agency reported.

The heat is especially affecting the elderly, with 321 of the 510 victims aged 85 or over, 121 between 75 and 84, and 44 between 65 and 74. However, deaths were also reported among the younger population.

This is Spain's second heatwave of the summer. The previous one, from June 11 to 17, caused 829 deaths, according to ISCIII.