Heatwave Toll and Water Safety Warning

A tragic teen drowning near Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge marks the latest in a deadly string of water-related deaths during a record-breaking heatwave that claimed seven lives — following fifteen in May. As temperatures soared to 37.3°C and shattered records for three days, the Met Office finally lifted extreme heat warnings. Hospitals overwhelmed with emergency calls canceled surgeries, schools shut down, and a hosepipe ban hit Kent. Scientists blame climate change for making such heatwaves nearly unthinkable just decades ago, fueled by a punishing “heat dome.” Now, as the heat breaks and thunderstorms bring chaos — including flight delays and house fires — authorities are sounding the alarm: never cool off in open water. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/025b351e0cb7fdb5