London heatwave ‘sleep nightmare’ as record four straight tropical nights bring 31C at 11pm

Dr Yimmy Chow, London regional deputy director for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) , told The Standard: “When it stays hot overnight following a hot day, the body is denied that vital window to cool down and recover, and this is associated with greater mortality risk, particularly for people aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions.”

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