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Too hot to sleep? How heatwaves at night affect our health

Source: Nature - Main • Published: 17 Aug 2026, 00:00

Too hot to sleep? How heatwaves at night affect our health

Examines how rising night-time temperatures disrupt sleep and recovery and outlines research needs to quantify physiological risks and indoor exposure.

Key Takeaways
  • Delhi recorded an overnight minimum temperature of 32.4 °C
  • As Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record
  • Two-thirds of respondents to a UK survey said they struggled to sleep during the June heatwave
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