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May, June heat waves caused 2,877 extra deaths in England: govt

May, June heat waves caused 2,877 extra deaths in England: govt
Phys.org Thursday 30 July 2026, 13:06 UTC 1 min read
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Record-breaking heat waves in May and June led to an estimated 2,877 excess deaths in England, the UK Health Security Agency said Wednesday.

Record-breaking heat waves in May and June led to an estimated 2,877 excess deaths in England, the UK Health Security Agency said Wednesday.
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