Here is what the page “Super El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess Deaths Worldwide, Study Warns” contains. Extreme heat linked to this year's "super El Niño" could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan among the countries likely to be most affected. The study warns that the impact could extend well beyond the six-month period studied, as the cascading effects of extreme heat on health, agriculture, and infrastructure may persist.
Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are at greatest risk. Chloe Brimicombe, a climate scientist from the University of Graz, provides expert analysis on the findings and what they mean for global climate policy. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.