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South Africa may face 1,200 heat-related deaths amid intensifying Super El Niño

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South Africa is projected to experience approximately 1,200 additional heat-related deaths from September to February due to a potentially record-breaking Super El Niño. This weather phenomenon is driving extreme temperatures and altering weather patterns globally, posing significant health risks.

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Originally published by gnews