Nigeria may record 31,400 heat-related deaths — Report

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Nigeria may record 31,400 heat-related deaths — Report

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A Climate Impact Lab report projects that Nigeria could experience 31,400 additional heat-related deaths during 2026–2027. It attributes the risk to a strong El Niño, linking climate conditions with a substantial public-health threat.

A new report by the Climate Impact Lab warns Nigeria may record 31,400 additional heat-related deaths between 2026 and 2027 due to a strong El Niño. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-may-record-31400-heat-related-deaths-report/

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