Over 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers
A study by Imperial College London and other institutions estimates that over 2,700 people died in England and Wales due to heatwaves in May and June 2026. Researchers attribute 42% of these deaths to human-induced climate change.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the growing public health crisis caused by extreme weather events and the direct impact of climate change on mortality rates.
At least 2,700 people could have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study released on Monday (July 13, 2026).
The article reports on scientific findings and official statements without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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