UK’s Record Breaking Heatwaves Led to Almost 3,000 Deaths The UK's recent heatwaves have had a devastating impact on the country's most vulnerable citizens.
Nearly 3,000 deaths attributed to heat related illnesses are a stark reminder that climate change is transforming Britain's relationship with temperature and mortality.
In England, June temperatures soared to record breaking heights, with a high of 37. 7C recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk, on June 26th.