More than 4,500 people died during one of UK’s hottest ever summer heatwaves in 2022

More than 4,500 people died during one of UK’s hottest ever summer heatwaves in 2022

More than 4,500 deaths were linked to extreme temperatures on the hottest days of 2022’s record-breaking heatwave. There were an estimated 4,507 heat-related deaths over the hottest days in England, according to... Read more »
England recorded 2,800 excess deaths in over-65s during 2022 heatwaves | Extreme weather

England recorded 2,800 excess deaths in over-65s during 2022 heatwaves | Extreme weather

More than 2,800 more people aged 65 and over died in England during this summer’s heatwaves than would have otherwise, figures show, marking the highest excess death toll caused by heat in... Read more »