Heatwaves may have led to over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales
Climate change pushed temperatures between 3 deg C and 4 deg C higher than they would otherwise have been. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Heatwaves may have led to over 2,700 deaths in England and WalesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIn Britain, a national record for May was set when the temperature reached 35.1 deg C at Kew Gardens in south-west London. PHOTO: EPAPublished Jul 13, 2026, 10:37 AMUpdated Jul 13, 2026, 10:37 AMSet as preferred sourceSummariseHeatwaves this summer in England and Wales may have caused over 2,700 deaths, with climate change raising temperatures by 3-4°C and contributing to over 40% of these deaths.Record-breaking temperatures in May and June led to an estimated 550 and 2,200 deaths respectively, marking earlier and more severe heat impacts than usual.Experts warn these heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, affecting health,…
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