Health & Environment
Super El Niño May Cause 15,800 Additional Heat Deaths in India

Super El Niño May Cause 15,800 Additional Heat Deaths in India

The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A 'Super El Niño' is projected to cause an estimated 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027.

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Globally, the report projects 451,000 additional heat-related deaths during the first six months of the El Niño event.

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The report highlights that this El Niño brings temperatures climate change is projected to deliver in 20 years, emphasizing the need for adaptation investments.