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Health officials issue warnings as UK and Northern Europe bake in the first heat wave of 2025
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Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’
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Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave
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Nearly 600 people are expected to die as a result of this week’s heatwave, experts have warned.
The Imperial and @LSHTM study highlights how extreme heat poses a growing threat to public health, as fossil fuel burning heats the climate.
www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/21/heatwave-expected-deaths-england-and-wales-analysis
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With temperatures at Charlwood in Surrey having reached 33.2°C this afternoon, today provisionally marks the warmest day of 2025 so far 🌡️ pic.x.com/UY4rVUqdi9
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England is bracing for a 34°C heatwave, with an amber alert now active 🚨
Delays across public transport are expected, and a surge in annual leave could leave teams stretched 💼
📖Read more here:
www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article-14827561/UK-heatwave-temperatures-warnings-Met-Office-maps.html
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/bunk-friday-31c-uk-weather-35421157
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UK could see temperatures of 46C or more in the future, Met Office says
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Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate
By Rebecca Speare-Cole
Nearly 600 heat-related deaths this week due to heatwave, London university predict
By Rebecca Speare-Cole & Lucy Williamson