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Super-strong El Niño could lead to 450K deaths. Map shows the states hit hardest

A super-strong El Niño could lead to 450K deaths, according to a study.

By · Published September 24, 2026  23:38 UTC · Updated September 25, 2026  01:24 UTC

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More than 450,000 heat-related deaths are predicted by February. The Pacific hurricane has reached Category 5 in record time, according to SFGATE. This extreme weather event is linked to a super-sized El Niño.

The Hill reports that a map shows the states hit hardest by the impending disaster. The study suggests that the super-strong El Niño could lead to 450K deaths, with the exact states at risk not yet specified. Strengthening El Niño may help tip South Florida toward a wetter winter, according to cbs12.com.

The coverage does not yet specify the exact states that will be hit hardest or the full extent of the disaster. The study's predictions and the potential impact of the super-strong El Niño are still unknown, with the exact mechanisms and outcomes of the event unclear.

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 10.2 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 23, 20:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Sep 23, 10:12 UTC · CNews

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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What is the predicted number of heat-related deaths?

More than 450,000 by February

What is the current category of the Pacific hurricane?

Category 5

Which states may be hit hardest by the super-strong El Niño?

The coverage does not yet specify the exact states

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El Niño Pacific hurricane heat deaths Category 5 weather disaster

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