Haunting map shows exactly where El Niño will impact as experts warn 450,000 people could die
A 'super' El Niño weather event is causing global climate disruptions, with experts warning of potential severe impacts including droughts, floods, and wildfires. New mapping data highlights the regions most at risk as the phenomenon reaches record-breaking intensity.
Why it matters
Understanding the geographic impact of extreme climate events is critical for disaster preparedness and mitigating the humanitarian risks associated with climate change.
Experts said the phenomenon, which has already been labelled a 'Godzilla' El Nino, had exceeded previous records
A map has now shown exactly where El Niño will hit as the weather phenomenon continues to cause weather chaos and spark produce fears.
It comes after it was predicted that almost half a million people could lose their lives through the current Super El Niño weather event.
A report from Professor Michael Greenstone, co-founder of the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab, has assessed the impact of extreme temperature hikes.
Experts at the Met Office have already said the 'super' El Niño has exceeded previous records, with several weeks to go before it is set to peak.
The event is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that develops in the Pacific Ocean when sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific become significantly warmer than average.
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