Girl, 13, drowned in river in heatwave - inquest (opens original article in a new tab)

A 13-year-old girl drowned in a North Yorkshire river during the May heatwave, with an inquest confirming drowning as the cause of death. At least 17 people died in water-related incidents during the heatwave.

• A 13-year-old girl drowned in a river during the May UK heatwave
• The inquest heard that Palwasha Akbar died from drowning after getting into difficulty in the River Wharfe
• At least 17 people died in water-related incidents during the heatwave