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Thousands 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.
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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
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.
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.
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 []
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet
Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet
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.
Times of India
· Jun 22, 2026
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England
Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.
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
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.
BBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.
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.
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 ...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend. Dozens of local temperature records could be broken, the National Weather Service warned, with temperatures in many places to surpass 38 degrees Celsius and high humidity pushing the heat index as high as 46 C. It comes as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, and as the United St
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
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 []
India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
Why UK roads melt at 40 degrees Celsius but the ones in India survive harsher summer heat
Europe is currently witnessing an intense heatwave, with several countries recording record-breaking temperatures. As the mercury continues to soar, reports of roads in the United Kingdom softening and suffering heat-related damage have attracted widespread attention. The situation has also prompted comparisons with India, where temperatures frequently exceed 45 degrees Celsius during the summer, yet roads generally remain intact.
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 26, 2026
Government issues statement on maximum working temperature as heatwave fries UK
It comes as the UK experienced its hottest ever June day this week Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings being issued for parts of the country. Earlier this week the previous amber warning was upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat []
TRT World
· Jun 26, 2026
UK sees record June temperatures
From delayed trains to overwhelmed hospitals in scorched cities, the record-breaking June heatwave is exposing the UK's vulnerability under extreme weather conditions. Experts warn that these conditions could become the new normal as the climate change increases adverse effects.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Europe hit by severe heatwave as temperatures top 40°C
Europe, June 22 (SANA) A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several countries and prompting health alerts, school closures and emergency measures, officials said Monday. In France, three people have died from heat-related complications, while around 2,700 schools have been closed or adjusted their schedules amid soaring temperatures. []
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent
Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
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...
Metro
· Jun 27, 2026
Why do heatwaves ‘hit different’ in the UK?
The UK is boiling, and it is difficult to escape the heat.
USA TODAY
· Jul 2, 2026
Americans face dangerous heat wave ahead of July 4 weekend
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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
Hindustan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?
We analyse 854 cities to see which will be worst affected
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.
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures in capital tipped to leap 7C today
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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 []
Daily Sabah
· Jun 23, 2026
Europe swelters under record heat as death toll hits 40 in France
A severe and sustained heatwave across Europe has triggered widespread deaths, shattered temperature records, and disrupted transport, work, and public services, with France emergi...
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.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 28, 2026
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7 °C
Europe's unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Russia Today
· Jun 29, 2026
Heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France
An extreme heatwave has caused around 1,000 excess deaths in France Read Full Article at RT.com
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.
Hello Magazine
· Jul 9, 2026
4 summery things to do in London in July 2026
Summer has officially arrived, and London's July heatwave is the perfect excuse to make the most of the capital. Here's everything Team HELLO! recommends doing while the sun is shining.
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
teleSUR English
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Heat Wave Kills Dozens During 250th Anniversary Weekend
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Le Monde
· Jul 3, 2026
Four graphs to visualize the unprecedented scale of France's June 2026 heatwave
France's most recent heatwave began on June 17 and reached unprecedented levels in terms of both peak temperatures and official alert status. It proved to be more intense than the infamous 2003 heatwave and could also surpass its duration.
Independent Online
· Jun 27, 2026
Europe heatwave: Nearly 200 million face extreme temperatures as records tumble
Europe heatwave: Nearly 200 million face extreme temperatures as records tumble
Daily News Egypt
· Jul 4, 2026
French heatwave linked to over 2,000 excess deaths in a single week
An exceptional heatwave that struck France in June has resulted in more than 2,000 excess deaths within a single week, the French Public Health Agency announced on Friday in its first preliminary toll, as reported by the Le Parisien newspaper. In an interview with TF1 television, French Health Minister Stéphane Rist stated that 2,025 additional [] The post French heatwave linked to over 2,000 excess deaths in a single week first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
25 dead in ongoing heat wave as storms bring flood, wind threats to East Coast
A weeklong heat wave that officials believe has killed at least 25 people continued Sunday, with 40 million people under heat alerts across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest. At least 18 record highs were set on the Fourth of July as celebrations kicked off in cities including Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Raleigh, North Carolina; Norfolk, []...Click to read more
BOL News
· Jul 13, 2026
Researchers estimate 2,700 heat-related deaths after record UK heatwaves
Researchers said the June heatwave saw temperatures climb to 37.7 degrees Celsius, breaking a nearly 50-year record. The post Researchers estimate 2,700 heat-related deaths after record UK heatwaves appeared first on BOL News.
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