Many Brits see 'heatwave' in a positive light and a problem for the future, in spite of an of 2,000 excess deaths a year, the humanitarian charity says.
He called for a public awareness campaign and said improving access to green space in urban areas would also help"but instead, our parks and recs are in decline".
Met Office head of civil contingencies Will Lang said:"As a result of climate change, heatwaves are becoming longer and more extreme, and many people's health and wellbeing will continue to suffer as a result. Though not deadly for all, heatwaves can also exacerbate underlying health conditions, such as kidney and heart disease. They can also trigger drought, as experienced in West Sussex last year.
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