Heatwave causes cooling crisis across Costa del Sol

RECENT heat has left its mark in Malaga Province by leading to an almost complete lack of air conditioning units and electric fans.

All but the largest shops are reported to have run out of stock, due to the record-breaking temperatures registered in the area over recent weeks and also to a lack of prevision on the part of suppliers, who have been caught out by increased demand following a number of quiet years in the sector.

One Costa del Sol supplier reported having sent out about 1,600 air conditioning units in July and said that establishments are waiting for deliveries to replenish supplies as desperate consumers hunt high and low for something to relieve the heat.