An extreme heat wave in the U.K. caused record high temperatures and resulted in seven fatalities.
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Updated May 29
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What happened
An extreme heat wave in the U.K. caused record high temperatures and resulted in seven fatalities.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Record temperatures and related drownings are being experienced in Europe, specifically in England and London.Sub-event
- Winchester experienced record-breaking May temperatures and a heatwave.Sub-event
- A heatwave is causing increased risks of water-related incidents, prompting warnings from the UK Health Security Agency.Sub-event
- British Red Cross provided health advice regarding regional heatwave conditions in Wales.Sub-event
- The Met Office provided weather updates and forecasts for England, noting temperature records were set in Greater Manchester.Sub-event
Extreme heat wave in the U.K. led to record temperatures and seven deaths.1 source