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Why hot temperatures in the UK feel much hotter than abroad
- UK heatwave brings record May temperatures, triggering amber health alerts in multiple regions.
- Experts say humidity makes UK heat feel worse than drier climates at the same temperature.
- Met Office and climate figures link high humidity to reduced sweating efficiency and overheating risk.
- Experts point to building design in the UK that often keeps heat inside, unlike many hotter locations abroad.
- Officials say the heat surge occurred during a period of record-May temperatures across the UK.
- Heat is felt more intensely when people are idle or on holiday near pools or beaches abroad.
- Public health bodies warn temperature and humidity can stress health and social care services.
- Meteorologists cite ‘feels like’ measures such as UTCI to explain varied impacts of heat.
- Public reaction shows Brits begrudging the heat at home while holidaying in hotter climates.
- Health guidance emphasizes monitoring symptoms and staying informed during heat events.
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