Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates

The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.

Approximately 9,800 people died due to high temperatures in Germany up to mid-July, according to the Robert Koch Institute, putting this year's total already above any single year in the past decade.

NewsUK NewsUKHSAThe fourth heatwave of the year is forecast for this week13:51, 27 Jul 2026With parts of the country preparing to be hit with their fourth heatwave of the year, the UKHSA has issued updated health advice for the coming days.‌It comes as forecasts suggest some parts of the country could reach up to 33C t