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Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The UK Health Security Agency released preliminary data indicating 2,998 heat-related deaths occurred during summer 2026 heatwaves. The agency stated that if confirmed, this would represent the highest annual total on record for heat-associated deaths in the UK.
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