Report Forecasts Over 450,000 Additional Heat Deaths Due to El Niño

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Published: 2026-09-27
Category: weather
Source: WLUK-TV FOX 11 (citing Climate Impact Lab report)
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A Climate Impact Lab report projects approximately 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally from June 2026 to February 2027, driven by El Niño's extreme heat. The study emphasizes the disproportionate impact on the Global South and underscores the critical need for enhanced early warning systems and resource allocation to mitigate these risks.

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