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Climatologists say the extreme heat was due to climate change. 2022 was the UK's warmest year since records began in 1884, with an average annual temperature above 10 °C (50 °F) for the first time. [1] The 2022 heatwaves contributed to the death of nearly 3000 people, most of whom were 65 years or older. [2] [3]
New report from national weather service released against backdrop of severe heatwave in southern Europe UK’s 40C summer of 2022 ‘will seem cool’ as extreme weather events become frequent ...
July 2022 European heat wave (week 2) In 2022, several areas of the world experienced heat waves.Heat waves were especially notable in East Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Australia, western Europe, the United States, and southern South America. 2022 heat waves accounted for record-breaking temperatures and, in some regions, heat-related deaths.
These heat waves were the deadliest meteorological events in 2022. The highest temperature recorded was 47.0 °C (116.6 °F) in Pinhão, Portugal, on 14 July. [3] In June 2022, temperatures of 40–43 °C (104–109 °F) were recorded in parts of Europe, with most severe temperature anomalies in France, where several records were broken. [4] [5]
Here’s a look at how people and animals around the world are trying to beat the extreme heat. A polar bear cools down in ice that was brought to its enclosure on a hot and sunny day at the zoo ...
The high temperatures saw the Met Office issue its longest-range amber warning, lasting six days.
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Health threats due to climate change in the UK include heatwaves, floods, storms, air pollution and new infectious diseases, among others. [4] Health harms of fossil fuel dependency. Extreme heat waves have contributed to thousands of deaths per summer, especially in cities.