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- The Climate Impact Lab has projected a significant increase in heat-related fatalities between June 2026 and February 2027 due to extreme temperatures.
- India is ranked fourth among nations expected to face the highest mortality rates, with an estimated 15,800 deaths projected.
- The report highlights that global southern countries will be disproportionately affected by the warming trend.
- Experts suggest that emergency preparedness, such as the establishment of cooling centers and improved health alerts, is critical to mitigating these risks.
What to watch next
- Ongoing temperature anomalies in the tropical eastern Pacific
- Implementation of public health mitigation measures by local and national governments
- Verification of excess mortality trends in sub-Saharan African countries
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