HEATWAVES IN MAY AND JUNE LINKED TO 2,700 DEATHS IN BRITAIN

Britain's heatwaves in May and June are thought to have caused more than 2,700 deaths, according to a study. The research suggests that nearly half of those deaths were fuelled by climate change. Scientists have warned that conditions could worsen further.

The study examined mortality data during the two-month period when temperatures reached notably high levels across Britain. Researchers analysed the relationship between heat exposure and recorded deaths during this time. The findings separate deaths attributable to the heatwave itself from those deaths where climate change played a contributing role.

The research adds to a growing body of evidence linking temperature extremes to public health outcomes. Scientists indicated that similar or more severe heat events may occur in future years. The study's methodology and full findings have been published for scientific review.