‘Postcard from future’: Super El Niño may trigger 15,800 excess heat deaths in India
India may face approximately 15,800 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 due to Super El Niño, a report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute revealed. This event is expected to raise global land temperatures by 1.2°C, leading to 44% more extremely hot days than usual. The findings underscore the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies.