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This year’s El Niño-driven heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths, group says
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A research report by the Climate Impact Lab warns that the ongoing powerful El Niño event, combined with human-induced climate change, could cause up to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally by February 2027. The report highlights that developing nations in the 'Global South', particularly in regions like the Sahel and South Asia, will bear the brunt of this extreme heat, emphasizing the urgent need for anticipatory financing and targeted disaster management strategies.
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