India, Oct. 16 -- The 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 hot days every year if countries follow through on their emission-cutting plans and limit warming this century to 2.6degC, a new study has said.

The report by Climate Central and World Weather Attribution shows the historic accord can help the world move toward a safer climate. However, researchers warn that 2.6degC will still subject future generations to dangerous heat, cause severe health impacts, and widen inequality. They called for stronger commitments and policies to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and keep warming well below 2degC, on Thursday.

Projected warming this century has dropped from about 4degC in 2015 to 2.6degC because of the leg...