'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
World 15:33 23/09/2026SINGAPORE - Extreme heat caused by this year's "super-El Niño" could result in as many as 451,000 excess deaths across the globe in the six months through February 2027, researchers with the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab said on Wednesday.
2 El Niño scenarios outlined for Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:40 24/07/2026Vietnam’s meteorological agency has outlined two El Niño scenarios, with the weather pattern either gradually weakening in the early months of 2027 or lasting until mid-2027, bringing varying risks of rainfall shortages, heatwaves, drought, water scarcity, and saltwater intrusion.
Vietnam faces El Niño-driven risks of heat, drought, strong storms
Vietnam News 13:55 24/06/2026Vietnam is likely to face a combination of severe heat, drought, and an increased risk of intense storms and extreme rainfall due to the developing El Niño event, a senior meteorologist said on Tuesday.
UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
World 17:51 18/06/2026ROME - The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from the looming El Niño weather pattern.
