Heatwaves in 2019 led to almost 900 extra deaths in England

Analysis shows impact of climate emergency in year of record temperatures

The summer heatwaves of 2019 resulted in almost 900 extra deaths, according to statistical analysis from Public Health England.

Over the past four years more than 3,400 people have died early during periods of extreme temperature in England. Global heating is increasing the frequency of heatwaves and a cross-party committee of MPs warned in July that the UK was "woefully unprepared" for this impact of the climate emergency.