Super El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths worldwide
Summary
A strong El Niño weather pattern this year could cause up to 451,000 extra deaths worldwide by February 2027 due to extreme heat. The number of very hot days is expected to increase by 44%, with countries like Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan likely to face severe impacts.Key Facts
- Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab made the death estimate.
- The study covers a six-month period, from now until February 2027.
- Extreme heat from this “super El Niño” will raise very hot days by 44%.
- Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan are among the hardest-hit countries.
- The effects of this El Niño may last longer than the six months studied.
- El Niño is a climate pattern that causes changes in ocean and air temperatures worldwide.
- The increased heat can lead to health problems and higher death rates.
- Chloe Brimicombe, a climate scientist at Oxford, provided additional information on the phenomenon.
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