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May temperatures, meanwhile, hit a new UK high of 35.1C at Kew Gardens on May 26 \u2013 a significant increase on the previous high mark of 32.8C, which had been set back in 1922 and equalled in 1944.<\/p>\n

Both heatwaves were caused by a “heat dome” – a stalled area of high pressure that trapped hot air over the region, say experts.<\/p>\n

The heat dome was made worse by human-induced climate change, the researchers say. This has warmed the planet by around 1.4C since pre-industrial times and scientists believe it added between 3 and 4C to the maximum temperatures recorded in May and June.<\/p>\n

Hot tropical nights added to the sweltering conditions, offering little respite.<\/p>\n

Many UK homes are not built to cope, leaving people vulnerable to prolonged, high temperatures. <\/p>\n

Heat puts immense physical strain on the body, made worse if you are dehydrated, with the heart pumping harder and faster to cool you off.<\/p>\n

Babies and older people are among those most at risk of harm, as well as those with existing health conditions.<\/p>\n

It can lead to more heart attacks, strokes and other potentially fatal emergencies. <\/p>\n

Intense heat can affect anyone, including fit and healthy people, and is dubbed a ‘silent killer’ because early symptoms are easily overlooked. <\/p>\n

And when the hot air is very wet or humid, like it was in June, it’s more difficult for the body to cool down through sweating. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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