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More than 2,700 died in heatwaves in England and Wales

At least 2,700 people died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study.
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UPI
· Jul 13, 2026
Heat waves in England and Wales caused thousands of additional deaths
Heat waves in England and Wales caused thousands of additional deaths
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Over 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England
Over 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 13, 2026
Over 2,700 dead in England and Wales from record heatwaves in this year, study reveals
At least 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during May and June's record heatwaves, researchers say, as UK health officials prepare their official assessment in coming weeks The post Over 2,700 dead in England and Wales from record heatwaves in this year, study reveals appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Metro
· Jul 13, 2026
More than 2,700 people died in extreme heat in May and June
There were 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales over the two heatwaves.
RTÉ News
· Jul 13, 2026
More than 2,700 died in England, Wales heatwaves - study
At least 2,700 people died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study.
Ariana News
· Jul 3, 2026
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 3, 2026
Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 28, 2026
Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths
PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...
9 News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia
The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter
Baltic News Network
· Jun 27, 2026
Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
As Europe continues to endure an intense heatwave, hospitals in France and the United Kingdom have become overwhelmed, while Spain reported on Thursday that the extreme heat claimed more than 200 lives in just four days. Other countries affected by the scorching temperatures have also reported numerous heat-related deaths, including several children who died after [] The post Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe appeared first on Baltic News Network.
Intel Slava
· Jul 4, 2026
[Photo] 🇪🇺⚡️ — The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reu [...]
— The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reuters.According to the agency, the most severe heatwave ever recorded lasted from around June 20 to June 28.In France, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, there were 2,025 excess deaths recorded. The mortality rate particularly increased among people over 45 years old.In Belgium, according to the Health Ministry, about 1,200 excess deaths were recorded between June 18 and June 29. In the Netherlands, the heatwave led to approximately 480 excess deaths, mainly among people over 80 years old.@Intelslava
Interaksyon
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?
Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early [] The post Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? appeared first on Interaksyon.
BBC News
· Jul 12, 2026
More than 2,700 people may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'
Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
ScheerPost
· Jul 10, 2026
Cut the Pentagon, Save the Planet: The $1.5 Trillion Climate Solution We Can’t Ignore
Aaron Kirshenbaum Last week, millions of people around the world were subjected to record-breaking heatwaves. At least 25 deaths in the U.S. from this heat dome were reported. The French government also counted over 2,000 excess deaths during the June heatwaves. At the same time, this past weekend, a devastating super typhoon hit the Northern []
MIT Technology Review
· Jun 26, 2026
Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in
TRT World
· Jul 3, 2026
Excess deaths in Europe linked to record heatwave
Belgium, France and the Netherlands say around 3,700 excess deaths by the end of June were caused by extreme temperatures from the recent heatwave. France says it saw a 'clear increase' in deaths among those over 45 years old. Meanwhile, parts of Europe, including the UK, brace for more high temperatures this weekend. Paul Hawkins reports.
Investing.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe
Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa
PARIS: Perancis, Belanda dan Belgium merekodkan 3,700 kematian sepanjang gelombang haba bulan lalu yang menyebabkan suhu melonjak di seluruh Eropah. Pihak berkuasa memberi amaran angka tersebut masih awal dan berkemungkinan meningkat. Pakar berkata, gelombang haba yang berlaku sekitar 20 hingga 28 Jun itu merupakan antara paling teruk pernah direkodkan di Eropah, menyebabkan gangguan kepada penjanaan ... Read more The post Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures in capital tipped to leap 7C today
Will London survive the looming heatwave?
The Namibian
· Jul 2, 2026
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths
Europe’s unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Temperature records were broken across the continent again on Sunday – including in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – as the extreme heat continued to move east. In a post on [] The post Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths appeared first on The Namibian.
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar
The heat wave baking western Europe broke records in the U.K. and France, as the region faces another day of soaring temperatures. The U.K. recorded its hottest June day on Wednesday, with daytime highs hitting 36.1C (97F) in Gosport in southern ...
South China Morning Post
· Jul 13, 2026
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. The vast majority – more than 9,000 – were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization. Extreme heat can kill by causing heatstroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory...
HESPRESS English
· Jun 23, 2026
Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave
The UK braced for a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services. The UK’s meteorological office has issued an extremely rare red heat warning — only issued once before — for Wednesday and Thursday, as temperatures could soar to 40C, unprecedented for the time [] The post Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
The Olive Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
England Breaks Its Hottest June Day on Record as NHS Ambulances Hit Historic Demand
England's hottest-ever June temperature, 36.1°C in Gosport, Hampshire, was recorded on June 24 as UKHSA extended its rare Red heat-health alert until 11pm Friday. London Ambulance Service logged 642 life-threatening calls, its fifth-busiest day on record, and deployed 400 additional crews.
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption
This week, thousands of scientists, policymakers, executives and activists have gathered in London for a week of climate events. The climate showed up, too. A heat dome has gripped much of Europe for days, sending temperatures across the continent and Britain soaring to deeply uncomfortable levels. Temperatures have reached 36.4 Celsius, or 97.5 Fahrenheit, in []
Al Jazeera
· Jul 13, 2026
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
The Independent
· Jun 27, 2026
Europe’s deadly heatwave is on the move
In France, dozens of people including both young and old have died during the heatwave
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods
Over 1,000 people have died across Europe in recent weeks due to the current record-breaking heat wave, more than doubling last summer’s death toll. Across Europe, particularly in Spain and France, people have seen all-time high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Southern France hit 111 degrees last Tuesday, the hottest day in the country since official []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
Spain records 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday
MADRID, June 27 (YPA) – Spanish health authorities announced that 327 heat-related deaths have been recorded since last Sunday as the country experienced an unprecedented heatwave during the month of June. The country experienced the most significant temperature, setting new records for both daytime maximum and nighttime minimum temperatures. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirmed []
Russia Today
· Jun 25, 2026
Hundreds dead across Europe as heatwave shatters records
Hundreds have died as a record-breaking heatwave grips Europe, with the authorities warning the toll could continue to rise Read Full Article at RT.com
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· Jun 24, 2026
Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
France and Belgium confirm over 3,000 excess deaths amid record European heatwave
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India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
Why UK roads melt at 40 degrees Celsius but the ones in India survive harsher summer heat
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The Watchers
· Jun 26, 2026
UK sets new June temperature record for second consecutive day with 36.7°C (98.1°F) in Somerset
Temperatures reached 36.7°C (98.1°F) at Merryfield, Somerset, on June 25, 2026, provisionally making it the hottest June day on record in the United Kingdom, according to the UK Met Office. The agency also reported new provisional June records in Wales and record-equalling heat in Northern Ireland. Source
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
At least 10,000 people may be victims Europe's extreme heat
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – At least 10,000 people may have died as a result of extreme heat that affected Europe in the second half of June, according to data from Europe's mortality monitoring center.
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