Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England since 1988, ONS data shows

England's Office for National Statistics reported that more than 40,000 excess deaths occurred on the hottest days between 1988 and 2025, with officials warning this summer is on track to set further records as heatwaves continue.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 3:55 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England since 1988, ONS data shows — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

31d via Bluesky ‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025 — ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records

31d Guardian Environment ‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025 — ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records More than 40,000 extra people died on the…

Primary sources

ons.gov.uk Climate-related mortality, England and Wales: 1988 to 2025 - Office for National Statistics — cited by 2 of the outlets above

bbc.co.uk Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high — cited by 2 of the outlets above

interactive.guim.co.uk Giv 32554Av5Nrxubrn10 (interactive.guim.co.uk) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

Related coverage

33d Guardian Environment At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

More coverage from around the web

edie.net ONS: Heat linked to more than 40,000 deaths in England since 1988 - edie

metoffice.gov.uk More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated in England and Wales during May and June heatwaves - Met Office

aol.co.uk Climate change warning as 40,000 die after extreme heat scorches England and Wales - AOL

ibtimes.co.uk Statistics Reveal Over 40,000 Shocking Deaths Due to Extreme Heat in England Since 1988 | IBTimes UK

thebritisheye.com Extreme Heat Linked To 40,000 Deaths In England

Discussion

Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 31d ago · 52 ♥ More than 40,000 heat-related deaths in England since 1988

Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#13)

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