Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves

Experts estimate more than 2,700 heat-related deaths in the UK during May and June, with most occurring in June's extreme heatwave.
Record-breaking temperatures were set (37.7°C in Norfolk; 35.1°C at Kew Gardens) and a rare red heat alert was issued for parts of England and Wales.
Scientists say a “heat dome” amplified by human-driven climate change made the heat worse, warning heatwaves will become more frequent and pose rising risks, especially to babies, older people and poorly cooled homes.