Nigeria faces 31,400 projected heat-related deaths by 2027

A Climate Impact Lab report projects 31,400 additional heat-related deaths in Nigeria between September 2026 and February 2027, highlighting severe climate-driven health risks. The report underscores the growing threat of extreme heat in West Africa, with implications for public health and infrastructure. The projection is based on climate models and carries inherent uncertainty.

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