Over 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers

Researchers have estimated that over 2,700 people may have died due to heatwaves in England and Wales. The deaths were concentrated in two distinct periods: approximately 550 people between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 people between June 18 and 28.

The study attributes these fatalities to extreme heat conditions during these timeframes in England and Wales. The research suggests that heatwaves posed a significant public health risk during these summer months, resulting in substantial mortality across the affected regions.