The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year
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A report from the UK Health Security Agency indicates that heat-associated deaths in England have nearly doubled during May and June compared to the previous year. Experts are calling for urgent climate action to mitigate the risks posed by rising temperatures.
A man shielding himself from the sun during a heatwave this summer. A man shielding himself from the sun during a heatwave this summer. Extreme heat Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-associated deaths during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice the number in summer 2025
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