Super El Nino report predicts 450,000 deaths; India at significant risk
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A Climate Impact Lab report warns that a 'super El Nino' event could cause 450,000 excess deaths globally between June 2026 and February 2027.
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- Climate Impact Lab researchers predict that extreme heat caused by a super El Nino will result in 450,000 additional deaths globally through February 2027.
- India is projected to face approximately 15,800 of these excess deaths.
- The phenomenon is expected to increase the frequency of extreme heat days, as well as droughts, floods, and wildfires.
- Global authorities are advised to prioritize emergency funding, heat-related health infrastructure, and early warning systems to mitigate the impact.
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