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El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths

Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Researchers now estimate that the unusually high temperatures linked to the current El Nino could cause around 451,000 excess deaths worldwide from June 2026 to February 2027.

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  • Deutsche Welle

    The article emphasizes the significant and disproportionate impact of El Nino-related heat deaths on lower-income countries, particularly in the Sahel, South and Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America.

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