9 h. ago UK heatwave advice as boffins say we should turn our homes into cool 'caves'

Boffins have responded to the amber heat health alerts across the UK this weekend by telling us to turn our homes into "caves" to cool down using a few simple tips

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17 h. ago Full list of areas where amber heat health alert has been issued in England

Alerts were raised this morning for several parts of the country

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20 h. ago Heat health alerts upgraded to amber as hosepipe bans come into force

Alerts were raised this morning for parts of the country

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21 h. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

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21 h. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

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22 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England, with authorities warning soaring temperatures over the weekend are likely to cause a rise in deaths.

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37 h. ago Heatwaves could cause 34,000 deaths per YEAR in the UK by 2070, scientists predict

The annual number of heat-related deaths in England and Wales is set to rise up to fiftyfold because of climate change, experts have warned.

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37 h. ago Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers sayMore than 30,000 people a year in England and Wales could die from heat-related causes by the 2070s, scientists have warned.A new study calculates that heat mortality could rise more than fiftyfold in 50 years because of climate heating. Researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine compared different potential scenarios, looking at levels of warming, measures to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis, regional climatic differences and potential power outages. They also modelled the ageing population. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Governor Abbott's response to reporter who asked 'who's to blame?' for deadly Texas floods

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 111 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago New Mexico residents told 'seek higher ground' amid flash flood warning as Texas death toll climbs to 111

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 111 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago Sickening new number of people still missing in the Texas floods revealed by Governor Greg Abbott

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 111 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago Texas officials erupt at CNN reporter over 'slow response' claim as adorable girl's body is found: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 108 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago Little girl all alone in the world after Texas floods killed parents with two young brothers still missing: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 105 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago Stricken Texas floods survivor recalls seeing people 'die' in worst way... as new photos of Camp Mystic emerge: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 104 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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4 d. ago Who are the Texas flood victims? Heartbreaking photos of the dead as more than 100 killed in disaster

At least 100 people were killed in the devastating Texas floods, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens are still missing. Here is what we know about those who lost their lives.

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4 d. ago Photos of search crews racing against time as Texas flood deaths near 90

Crews search for victims of flooding that has killed almost 90 people in Texas Hill Country, with the risk of more flooding still high in central parts of the state. Authorities said Monday that the death toll was sure to rise.

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4 d. ago Who are the Texas flood victims? Heartbreaking photos of the dozens declared dead and still missing

At least 82 people were killed in the devastating Texas floods, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens are still missing. Here is what we know about those who lost their lives.

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1 week ago Key signs you're unknowingly suffering from heatstroke according to an expert

With temperatures set to reach as high as 35 degrees in some areas of the UK this week, the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued amber heat-health alerts

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1 week ago More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning.

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1 week ago Amber heat health alerts extended as June ends with one of its hottest days ever

Scientists warned heatwaves are becoming more frequent with climate change – and hot spells earlier in the summer are particularly dangerous.

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