BBC News·4 min read·medium
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
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Experts estimate that over 2,700 people may have died due to extreme heatwaves in the UK during May and June 2026. Researchers attribute these record-breaking temperatures to a 'heat dome' exacerbated by human-induced climate change.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts , Digital health editor and Matt McGrath , Environment correspondent Published 5 minutes ago More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest.
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