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Akshay Deoras, Senior Research Scientist, University of Reading

Heat, humidity and housing: why British heatwaves hit differently

Every time the UK experiences a heatwave, many ask the same question: why does the heat in Britain feel so unbearable when people seem to cope with it in Spain, Greece, or India?

Humidity is part of the answer. But Britain’s housing, long summer days, and lack of experience with extreme heat also make hot weather worse.

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