Research has shown that millions of houses around the country are too hot to handle on the inside too. Analysis by academics at Loughborough University has revealed that more than 4.6 million homes in England are experiencing overheating during the summerBedrooms at night have been found to be the hottest rooms with living rooms during the daytime the coolest. The findings indicated that in England, 4.6 million bedrooms and 3.6 million living rooms were overheated. "Heatwaves will increase in frequency, intensity, and duration, and so will the health risks associated with them.” Prof Lomas said. "With the majority of fatal heat exposures in developed nations occurring indoors, the findings of our study show just how many homes in England are at risk of overheating."

Source: Daily Mirror July 23, 2021 11:16 UTC