El Niño projected to cause 450,000+ deaths by February; Nigeria, Indonesia, Sudan, India, Brazil hardest hit

Scientists warn that the ongoing El Niño could lead to over 450,000 deaths by February, with the most affected countries being Nigeria, Indonesia, Sudan, India, and Brazil. The claim is based on modeling projections, but the exact mortality impact remains uncertain. This highlights the severe humanitarian and economic consequences of climate variability, potentially straining health systems and food security in vulnerable regions.