HealthMore than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May and June heatwaves
The United Kingdom has experienced two record-breaking heatwaves this year. Temperatures climbed to 35.1C in May and reached 37.7C in June. More than 2,700 deaths have been linked to the periods of extreme heat. The figures highlight the serious public-health consequences associated with the country’s unusually high temperatures during both months.
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May and June heatwaves
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