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In Barcelona, Spaniards Flee to Heat Shelters

July 4, 2025

With record temperatures in Spain, Barcelona offers around 400 shelters where people can cool off for free. In June, the thermometer in the Spanish metropolis reached almost 38°C. For residents, the heat is unbearable.

Spanien Barcelona 2025 | Hitzeschutzräume als Schutz vor extremen Temperaturen
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