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El Niño Heat Wave Expected to Cause Nearly Half a Million Deaths Worldwide

A severe El Niño event is fueling extreme heat across the globe, with experts projecting up to 450,000 additional deaths by February 2027, especially in vulnerable regions.

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Major study projects 450,000 global deaths from El Niño heat

New Scientist ↗

Researchers warn of severe impacts in poorer countries

The Hindu ↗

India could see nearly 16,000 additional heat deaths

Indian Express ↗

Scientists call for urgent action to save lives

Daily Mail ↗

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