El Niño projected to cause 373,000 heat-related deaths globally

University of Chicago researchers project 373,000 deaths from extreme heat due to El Niño, based on an interactive map. The estimate is a model projection, not an observed event, and uncertainty surrounds regional distribution and timing. This highlights the mortality risk of climate variability, relevant for public health and disaster preparedness.

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