Weather

384 readers

27 users here now

For discussion of weather, meteorology, and closely adjacent fields.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Nearly 600 people are projected to die across England and Wales in just a few days as a direct consequence of the current heatwave, according to new research.

Experts from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Imperial College London have forecast approximately 570 excess deaths between Thursday and Sunday, based on decades of UK mortality data.

The study indicates that the peak of these heat-related fatalities is expected to occur on Saturday, with an estimated 266 deaths as temperatures reach their highest intensity.

London is anticipated to bear the brunt of the impact, with 129 predicted excess deaths.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] Bebopalouie 2 points 3 days ago

Is it true Brits do not use air conditioning? I have heard they think it’s weird or something. If true, might just be the right time to get some airco instead of roasting alive.