More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
- The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures in England reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
- More than 2,700 deaths across England and Wales have been linked to unprecedented heatwaves in the United Kingdom in May and June, according to new research.
- There were 550 heat-related deaths between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 people died between June 18 and 28, scientists estimated in the study published on Monday.
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- The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures in England reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
- More than 2,700 deaths across England and Wales have been linked to unprecedented heatwaves in the United Kingdom in May and June, according to new research.
- There were 550 heat-related deaths between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 people died between June 18 and 28, scientists estimated in the study published on Monday.
Sources: Al Jazeera