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15,800 extra heat deaths projected: Is India ready for a stronger El Nino?
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US-based Lab's projections suggest "Super El Nino" could cause nearly 4,51,000 excess heat deaths globally through February-2027, including around 15,800 in India, reports Ankita Kumari.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. By Michael Greenstone and Tamma Carleton Which Af
Super El Nino Deaths: A University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute report projects that a ‘super El Nino could cause around 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India over the next six months. Researchers say the estimate uses seasonal temperature forecasts and established temperature-mortality…