May and June heatwaves in England and Wales caused approximately 2,700 premature deaths, with scientists estimating 440 daily fatalities during June's three-day peak.
The heatwave ended up killing about 2,700 people prematurely
Jul 13, 2026
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What's the storyThe extreme heatwave that hit England and Wales in June is estimated to have killed around 440 people a day during its three-day peak, a report by The Guardian cited scientists as saying.
The heatwave ended up killing about 2,700 people prematurely across both May and June.
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