MALAGA has been placed on yellow alert as a heatwave continues to scorch Europe.
The colour warning issued by state weather agency AEMET indicates a ‘risk’ due to temperatures approaching 40°C.
The Guadalhorce Valley is on yellow alert from 2:00pm to 8:00pm today due to maximum temperatures of 36°C.
It comes as a heatwave has been scorching Europe, with a record high of 45.9°C registered in Montpellier, France.
Meanwhile in Andalucia, a teen was confirmed dead in relation to the extreme heat, while a Brit in Pamplona was airlifted to hospital.
Across Spain wildfires have been reported in Tarragona, Toledo, Madrid, Catalunya, the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca.
