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El Nino: Climate scientists warn of "Godzilla-level" climate event

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Researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab warn that a super El Niño event in 2026 could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths globally between February 2026 and February 2027. The study projects a 44% increase in extremely hot days, with Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan facing the highest risks. The analysis covers the six-month period from February 2026 to February 2027, with uncertainty regarding longer-term impacts beyond this window.

Key points

• Researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab project 451,000 excess deaths worldwide between February 2026 and February 2027 due to a super El Niño event.
• The study indicates a 44% rise in extremely hot days, with Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan identified as countries most likely to suffer severe impacts.

Context and limitations

The analysis covers only the six-month period from February 2026 to February 2027. Uncertainty exists regarding whether the climate impacts will extend significantly beyond this timeframe.

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