El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat-related deaths compared to normal year, group says. Map shows areas at risk.

September 23, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News

El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat-related deaths compared to normal year, group says. Map shows areas at risk.

TL;DR

  • El Niño may cause 451,000 more heat-related deaths than usual.
  • A map identifies areas at higher risk.
  • The information comes from a recent report.