India may face 15,800 extra heat deaths from 'Super El Niño' warming

A study has warned that India may face approximately 15,800 additional heat-related deaths as a result of warming linked to 'Super El Niño' conditions. The research highlights the health risks posed by elevated global temperatures driven by the oceanic phenomenon.

The findings underscore growing concerns about climate change impacts on public health in India, particularly in vulnerable populations exposed to extreme heat. Heat-related mortality has emerged as a significant public health challenge across the country.