El Nino forecast to cause 450,000+ deaths, poorest nations hit hardest

A new scientific report projects that a powerful El Nino event could lead to over 450,000 deaths, with the heaviest toll in poorer countries already facing food insecurity and high energy costs. The claim is based on modeling and historical data, but the exact mortality figure is uncertain. This matters because it highlights a looming humanitarian and economic crisis that could strain global supply chains and increase geopolitical instability in vulnerable regions.