The day-to-day reality of fierce summer heat in Spain is taking its toll.
Spain's general election, called six months earlier than necessary by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, resulted in an inconclusive vote. Led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the right-wing People's Party secured the most votes on Sunday but ultimately fell short of a parliamentary majority.
The election result will likely kickstart several weeks of negotiating as rival political parties explore their options.Blistering heat is not new to Spain, a drought-stricken country that has been suffering from raging wildfires in recent weeks. The Andalusian regional government, led by the PP, proposed to expand agricultural irrigation to help local farmers battling water scarcity.
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