El Nino Expected to Cause 451,000 More Deaths Worldwide
This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could cause an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February as it … Read More The post El Nino Expected to Cause 451,000 More Deaths Worldwide appeared first on ProPakistani .
An anticipated El Nino weather pattern, currently in effect, may lead to an estimated 451,000 extra heat-related fatalities worldwide by February, according to projections from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago. This strong El Nino, declared in June, is projected to intensify due to human-induced climate change and could be the most powerful on record.
The warming phenomenon is expected to push global land temperatures up to 1.2°C above average in the coming months, resulting in 44% more extremely hot days compared to a typical year. Developing nations are likely to bear the brunt of this projected death toll, with the Sahel region of Africa potentially experiencing 66,800 additional heat-related deaths, with nearly half occurring in Nigeria.
Indonesia may see around 19,300 extra deaths, while the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia could together record another 19,400. Additionally, India is projected to record 15,800 more fatalities, while Brazil could see 13,300 additional deaths. The researchers analyzed temperature-related mortality across 24,378 regions and integrated the findings with long-range weather forecasts.
This research comes in the wake of the United Nations warning that El Nino presents a significant threat to global health. The projections could aid governments in preparing heat warnings, cooling centers, and hydration stations to safeguard vulnerable populations.
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