Climate
Hundreds of thousands of deaths expected due to extreme El Niño
A new study by the University of Chicago and Climate Impact Lab estimates that more than 450,000 people could die in the coming months due to heat-related causes exacerbated by the current El Niño phenomenon. The research highlights Nigeria, Indonesia, Sudan, India, and Brazil as the hardest-hit countries, noting that these impacts are separate from fatalities caused by floods and wildfires. Researchers describe the rising temperatures as a preview of future conditions, urging immediate investment in adaptation measures such as early warning systems and cooling centers to save lives globally.
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