El Niño to Cause 451,000 Heat-Related Deaths Worldwide by February 2027
A 'super' El Niño phenomenon is expected to cause an additional 451,000 heat-related deaths globally between June 2026 and February 2027, according to a study by the Climate Impact Lab. The report projects global land temperatures to average about 1.2°C above normal levels, with 44% more extremely hot days than usual. The heaviest impacts are anticipated in countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa and South and Southeast Asia.13 sourcesSee all sources