More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
Summary
More than 2,700 deaths in England and Wales have been linked to record-breaking heatwaves in May and June. Scientists say climate change made these heatwaves stronger and caused temperatures to be several degrees higher than they would have been without global warming.Key Facts
- Around 550 heat-related deaths happened between May 21 and 29.
- Nearly 2,200 deaths were linked to heatwaves from June 18 to 28.
- The highest temperatures reached 35.1°C (95.2°F) in May and 37.7°C (99.9°F) in June in England.
- Researchers used weather data and death statistics to estimate heat-related deaths.
- The UK Health Security Agency will release official numbers soon.
- Climate change caused temperatures to be as much as 4°C (7.2°F) hotter.
- The UK government has been warned it is not ready to handle climate change impacts.
- Heatwaves across Europe in late June caused over 10,000 extra deaths, mostly in people aged 65 and older.
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