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A report from the Atlantic Axis reveals that cities in Galicia and northern Portugal have experienced significant excess mortality due to extreme heat, with some areas reporting increases of up to 60%.
The year was the deadliest since 2022, but also the one with the most births in recent years.
All-cause mortality remains above expected levels.
Portugal recorded fewer flu cases last week and a reduction in intensive care admissions, but mortality from all causes remains above expected levels, according to the National Institute of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge (INSA).
Preliminary figures show a rise in total deaths in Portugal in 2025, while the number of infant deaths declined compared with the previous year.
There were 122,151 deaths registered in 2025 — an increase of 2.6% compared with the previous year.
