Topic

Sahel

The semi-arid belt across Africa between the Sahara and the tropical savannas, running from the Atlantic to the Red Sea through countries including Mali, Niger, Chad, Nigeria and Sudan.

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Climate Impact Lab projects 451,000 extra El Niño heat deaths by February 2027

University of Chicago researchers project 451,000 extra heat deaths worldwide from El Niño by February 2027, with 31,400 of them in Nigeria. The estimate rests on a six-month forecast, so the Sahel has only this season to prepare.

Publishers:phys.org

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