El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths Worldwide

El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths Worldwide

A new report from the Climate Impact Lab warns that the current El Niño could lead to 451,000 heat-related deaths in the first half of the event, with global land temperatures 1.2°C above normal. The Global South, including India, Nigeria, and Brazil, is expected to be hardest hit. NOAA says there is a 75% chance this El Niño will be stronger than any since 1950.

Source: News18

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