The heat associated with El Niño could leave 451,000 additional deaths in the world
The El Niño episode could cause up to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths in the world between June 2026 and February 2027, according to projections from the Climate Impact Lab of the University of Chicago. The estimates, still to be reviewed by other experts, point to a greater impact on developing countries.
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The El Niño episode could cause up to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths in the world between June 2026 and February 2027, according to projections from the Climate Impact Lab of the University of Chicago. The estimates, still to be reviewed by other experts, point to a greater impact on developing countries.