Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
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"If by putting out these estimates we highlight to people how dangerous it is and they change their behaviour next time there's a heatwave and our estimates turn out to be high, I will be thrilled."
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An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
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