Overview
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
Source
Originally published at www.bbc.co.uk.
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Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
Key Takeaway
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
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The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
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This story was reported by BBC News.