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The most common reason people die in hot weather – and it’s not heatstroke

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock (16957624b) A person goes past a sign warning passengers of the hot weather on the London Underground as the UK is set to experience its hottest June day on record during a heatwave in London, Britain, 24 June 2026. The Met Office has issued its second ever red warning for extreme heat, as temperatures are expected to reach at least 39 Celsius, with some areas potentially reaching close to the UK's all-time high with 40 degrees Celsius. UK Met Office issues red extreme heat warning for southern England, London, United Kingdom - 24 Jun 2026

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