"Prolonged periods of hot weather are a particular risk for elderly people, those with heart and lung conditions or people who are unable to keep themselves cool such as people with learning disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease.
Higher excess deaths occurred during the hottest days this year and a warming climate means we must adapt to living safely with hotter summers in the future.
UKHSA chief scientific officer Isabel Oliver previously said: "These estimates show clearly that high temperatures can lead to premature death for those who are vulnerable. Last year, there were an estimated 3,271 excess deaths in England and Wales during the summer heatwaves as temperatures soared to 40C for the first time since records began, analysis showed.Īt least 12 people drowned in July 2022 alone from taking dips in the open water, reports The Mirror. Saturday was officially the hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature of 32.7C recorded at Heathrow.Īn amber heat-health warning was issued by the UK Health Security Agency is in effect for nearly every area of England. Observed at 06:00, Monday 11 September BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Pacific Daylight Time (America/LosAngeles, GMT-7) unless otherwise stated. Sunday was the seventh day in a row of temperatures over 30C, setting a new record for September heat in the UK. Wherever you are, and whatever your plans, youre always prepared with the latest weather forecast from BBC Weather. After a search and rescue operation a body was found in the water three hours later.Ī police spokesman said: “A 16-year-old boy was pronounced deceased at the scene and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this distressing time. The boy was pulled from a canal on Saturday but could not be saved.Įmergency services were called to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Burnley, Lancashire at 4.20pm on Saturday afternoon. All times are British Summer Time (Europe/London. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external.
A 16-year-old boy has died after getting into trouble in the water on the hottest day of the year. BBC Weather is the department of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) responsible for both the preparation and the broadcasting of weather forecasts. Nottingham Airport - Weather warnings issued 14-day forecast. your part of the country, these weather services will provide hours of entertainment for fans of the.
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