El Niño Heat Wave Could Lead to Thousands of Excess Deaths, Reports Warn
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Climate scientists have warned that the extreme heat caused by this year’s 'super El Niño' could lead to as many as 451,000 excess deaths worldwide between now and February 2027, according to a report by the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The report highlights that the number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan among the countries likely to be most affected. Researchers also note that the impact could extend beyond the six-month period studied.
A separate report by the Climate Impact Lab warned that the El Niño heat will be most dangerous in places that are already hot and relatively poor. The report did not specify the number of deaths expected in this context. Meanwhile, Canada has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will be visiting the country.
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