Over 2,700 May Have Died From Heat in England and Wales

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Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales during May and June's heatwaves.
The warmest June on record saw temperatures hit 37.7C, exacerbated by a climate change-fueled 'heat dome'.

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Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales during May and June's heatwaves. The warmest June on record saw temperatures hit 37.7C, exacerbated by a climate change-fueled 'heat dome'.

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