More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died across England and Wales as a result of severe heatwaves that struck the United Kingdom in May and June 2026, according to a new study released on Monday.
Researchers from Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine estimated that about 550 heat-related deaths occurred between May 21 and 29, while nearly 2,200 more were recorded between June 18 and 28.
The study found that the UK experienced two record-breaking heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1°C in May and 37.7°C in June. Scientists said climate change played a major role in making the extreme temperatures more intense and more likely.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is expected to release its official assessment of heat-related deaths in the coming weeks.
Climate experts warned that rising global temperatures are increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves. They estimated that daytime temperatures during the recent heatwaves were up to 4°C higher because of human-caused climate change.
The Climate Change Committee also warned that Britain remains unprepared for the growing impacts of extreme heat, urging the government to improve cooling measures in homes, hospitals, schools, and workplaces.
The report comes as Europe recorded more than 10,000 excess deaths during the late June heatwave, with older people accounting for the vast majority of the fatalities.
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