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- Climate Impact Lab projects up to 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide from June 2026 to February 2027.
- Nigeria, Indonesia, Sudan, India and Brazil face the highest mortality among the projected deaths.
- The Sahel region could experience about 66,800 extra deaths due to El Niño heat.
- Scientists urge better heat forecasts, cooling centres and more medical staff during peak heat periods.