A super-sized El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat deaths by February, a study suggests.
The article says the climate pattern is driving extreme weather and intensifying regional risks worldwide.
Meteorologists report the El Niño is already breaking historical records, whether it is labeled super or Godzilla.
The article lists severe disruptions to regional weather systems and heightened risks for vulnerable people.
A Guardian editorial calls the supersized El Niño a natural phenomenon and human folly in a lethal combination.
NPR and Reuters have published explainers on what a super El Niño means for the weather, the piece notes.
Public health officials say preparation is vital as temperatures rise.
International agencies and local governments are tracking developments through February.
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