Spain's April Breaks Heat and Dryness Records

Spain experienced its hottest and driest April on record, with average daily temperatures 3 degrees Celsius above average and rainfall at a fifth of what is expected. The country has been in a long-term drought for three years, and a recent study found that human-caused climate change made the record-breaking temperatures 100 times more likely. The government has requested emergency funds from the EU to support affected farmers and ranchers.