This year Spain is recording its warmest spring on record and second driest ever, according to the national meteorological agency.

The latest data points to a continuation of the extremely high temperatures that were present during 2022, which was the hottest year ever recorded in Spain.

The spring heat has been accompanied by a lack of rain, which will worsen Spain's long-term drought, despite the rainfall recorded in the past month.

Spanish authorities announced yesterday that the country's reservoirs are at 47,4 percent of capacity, a trend that continues.

The meteorological service indicated that this leaves negative effects on the ecosystem of that Mediterranean country.

- Surface water temperatures recorded in 2022 are the highest since 1940 - meteorologists announced, warning that this phenomenon threatens marine life and its ability to reproduce.

It has been established that high temperatures have consequences for the health of people and ecosystems, in terms of increased probability of forest fires.

The coming summer is likely to be "extremely hot", according to forecasts from the Spanish Meteorological Service, although there is a chance of torrential rain. Last month, the Spanish government announced measures worth 2,2 billion euros to combat the drought, including funding for water recycling in cities and continued aid to farmers.

Spain is Europe's leading producer and exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables, and in April the country requested emergency funds from the European Union based on poor forecasts for the year's yields.