Heatwave brings health warnings as extreme weather grips the globe

The WMO said the heatwave in the northern hemisphere was set to intensify over the coming days and warned of an increased risk to health. Picture: Alamy

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has issued stern health warnings as the planet heads towards further record temperatures. 

The WMO said the heatwave in the northern hemisphere was set to intensify over the coming days and warned of an increased risk to health. An estimated 61,000 people may have died in heatwaves last year in Europe alone.