Alerts Issued as Heatwave Strike Spain

Much of Spain is under a number of weather warnings as the heatwave continues to bring extreme heat to the country.

Amber and yellow alerts are in place for most of the country, with parts of Spain set to see temperatures reach 42 ºC.

In a statement from meteorological agency Aemet, they said early data indicates this June may be the hottest month on record.

Meanwhile authorities in Catalonia are investigating the death of a cleaning worker in Barcelona who collapsed and died after her shift on Saturday.

The woman, in her fifties, worked from two until nine in the evening, with concerns the woman died from heat related sickness.

Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with an autopsy scheduled to check for heatstroke.