Nearly 2,900 dead as early heatwaves strike the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated in a Thursday press release that the estimated figure of 2,887 heat-related deaths in May and June highlights the significant impact of these two heatwaves on public health, particularly as the casualties occurred early in the summer season.
The agency noted that this figure is nearly double the total heat-related deaths recorded during the entire summer of 2025.
A level 2 heat health alert has been issued of the south and eastern parts of England.
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