India news: El Nino heat could kill 15,800 by February, report warns
A new Climate Impact Lab report warned that the El Nino heat will be most dangerous in places that are already hot and relatively poor. Meanwhile, Canada says PM Modi just confirmed a trip to the nation. Follow live.
India is facing a dire warning: according to a report from the University of Chicago-based Climate Impact Lab, El Nino-driven heat could be responsible for 15,800 deaths in the country by the end of February. The research states that El Nino, a natural climate phenomenon occurring every two to seven years, has already led to record-breaking global temperatures and exacerbated droughts, wildfires, and water shortages.
The report projects that El Nino could cause 451,000 additional deaths between June and February of next year when compared to average heat-related deaths. Places that are already hot and relatively impoverished are particularly vulnerable. The report suggests governments can mitigate the worst impacts by issuing heat warnings, increasing hydration outreach, establishing cooling centers, and expanding hospital capacity. However, implementing these measures proves to be a significant challenge.
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