High temperatures in Valencia as Spain faces third heatwave of the summer

A heatwave hits Valencia, in the east of Spain, with temperatures climbing to 46º Celsius in the city centre. The local government opened a special shelter for homeless people to escape the sun and access food, fresh water and a shower.

The city centre was emptier than usual, as many people escaped to the Valencian Community's beaches or countryside. "At night we use the air conditioning and a fan" says Roberto Gimenez, a local resident. "During the day we try to leave the house as late as we can if we don't have work to do, and go to the beach" he adds.

The Spanish weather service has warned that the average temperature across the country could hit a seven-decade record.