There is a warning for Spain regarding unusually high temperatures for this time of year, with a forecast of up to 40C during the upcoming week.

As temperatures continue to rise in Spain, the state weather agency, Aemet, has warned that there is little chance of rain, making it highly likely that April 2023 will be the driest on record. This news comes amid concerns about drought, as some reservoirs remain at critically low levels.

Aemet has predicted that temperatures will soar to levels typical of late June, with an expected increase of between 6 and 10C above the normal average across most of Spain. In Malaga province, maximum temperatures are predicted to range from 33 to 36 degrees in inland municipalities such as Antequera, Cártama, Álora, and Coín. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures in most Malaga municipalities are likely to be between 17 and 19 degrees. Unfortunately, there is unlikely to be any rainfall during the week, further increasing the likelihood that April 2023 will be Spain's driest on record.

Since Sunday, a high-pressure system has dominated Spain's weather, accompanied by warm air from the Atlantic. This weather pattern has led to maximum temperatures exceeding 30C, not only in the south of mainland Spain but also in the center and even the north of the country. Experts have dubbed this weather phenomenon the 'Iberian oven', with the Guadalquivir area predicted to experience temperatures of up to 40 degrees.