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'Super' El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess Deaths, Researchers Say
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- Sep 24, 2026, 9:56 PM UTC
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The super El Niño could cause 31,400 extra heat deaths in Nigeria alone. Heat warnings, cooling centres and worker protections could help save lives.
SINGAPORE — Extreme heat caused by this year's "super-El Niño" could result in as many as 451,000 excess deaths across the globe from June this year to
Nearly half a million people could die from extreme heat in the next six months. They are mothers, fathers, grandparents, and (76 signatures on petition)