# 1976 UK heatwave

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 45% of European cities break heat stress records as health systems strain
2026-07-21 11:06:59 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The unprecedented European heatwave is shattering heat-stress records, with nearly half of assessed cities exceeding wet-bulb thresholds. Hospitals face surging heat-related admissions as overnight temperatures, now 100 times more likely than in 2003, offer no respite, exposing critical gaps in public health preparedness.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/heatwave-health-strain-wet-bulb-records

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