Temperatures in Spain soared to the hottest this year. Huelva in southern Spain recorded 45.6C, beating the city’s previous high set two years ago by 1.7C, according to national forecaster AEMET. Heat warnings remain in place for much of the country.

Climate change is bringing record-breaking temperatures to Europe as the intensity and frequency of heat waves increases. The highest average temperature on Earth was recorded on Monday, according to preliminary data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Wildfire risks are also increasing across Spain, according to Copernicus.