Islamabad: (RightNow) The Super El Niño of 2026 is predicted to cause 451,000 additional deaths in the next six months. This forecast is based on new research by the Climate Impact Lab.

Experts indicate that El Niño tends to warm ocean surface waters. Its climatic effects are impacting various parts of the world.

The current El Niño has reached an unusual intensity and may peak by the end of 2026. Authorities have been advised to take this situation seriously.

The intensity of El Niño could increase health risks, with heat, heatwaves, and drought posing further threats.

It is important to note that El Niño’s effects are not limited to heat but can also alter rainfall patterns.