▶youtube EnvironmentClimate first seen 1 d ago, last 1 h ago, peak #8
El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people
Original: Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
A new warning suggests the ongoing El Nino weather pattern could contribute to nearly half a million additional deaths worldwide. El Nino, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters, is linked to droughts, floods, crop failures and disease outbreaks across large parts of the globe. Researchers and aid organisations are urging governments to prepare for heightened food insecurity and health risks in the most vulnerable regions.
Why now: The current El Nino event is intensifying, raising alarm about its projected humanitarian and health impacts.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 17 snapshots from 1 d ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News · DW News · 140.7K
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/293377