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Heatwaves Cause Record Heat-Related Deaths

Updated 2026-07-30 10:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during recent summer heatwaves. This could make 2026 the year with the highest recorded number of such fatalities.

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BBC News
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
2026-07-30 10:18 UTC
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