Spain records hottest and driest April on record

Last year was Spain’s hottest since record-keeping started in 1961 (Santi Donaire/AP)

Drought-stricken Spain said last month was the hottest and driest April since records began in 1961.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) said on Monday that the average daily temperature in April had been 14.9C, 3C above the average.