As Pakistan experiences extreme heat, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) reports the UK could face an annual toll of 11,000 premature deaths due to climate change by 2050. Current infrastructure lacks readiness for floods, heatwaves, and other climate crises. Only three of 46 areas assessed showed progress, with recent heatwaves revealing persistent weaknesses, particularly in managing water resources and community preparedness. Baroness Brown highlights a dire need for proactive planning to mitigate future disasters, emphasizing increased vulnerability if steps are not taken now.
Extreme heat is projected to kill around 11,000 Britons annually by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for climate adaptation in the UK.
The Climate Change Committee emphasizes that the UK government is not adequately preparing for impending climate disasters like floods and heatwaves.
Baroness Brown from the CCC stated that current infrastructure is not equipped to handle climate change impacts, urging better planning for the future.
Despite some progress in a few areas, 12 areas of climate adaptation are deemed insufficient, particularly in the water sector, which needs immediate reforms.
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