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Valencia is projected to experience frequent heatwaves, leading to rising temperatures that can strain water resources and impact agricultural productivity. The increasing intensity of these heatwaves poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the city faces an elevated risk of malaria, as the hotter climate may create favorable conditions for the Anopheles mosquito, the principal transmitter of this disease. As temperatures rise, the potential for heightened malaria transmission also increases, which can further complicate public health efforts. The combined effects of frequent heatwaves and the risk of malaria may overwhelm local infrastructure and healthcare systems, accentuating the community's vulnerability. These climate hazards could necessitate urgent assessments and responses to mitigate their impact. Overall, Valencia's future climate risks highlight a pressing need for comprehensive research to address and understand these vulnerabilities in greater detail.

Hazard Outlook

How will Valencia's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Longest Heatwave

58th percentile Elevated exposure

Valencia may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.

Valencia
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

28th percentile Moderate exposure

Valencia's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Valencia
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

16th percentile Lower exposure

Valencia's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Valencia
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

2nd percentile Lower exposure

With 7 days of heavy rainfall expected, Valencia ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Valencia
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

80th percentile Lower exposure

At 457 m elevation, Valencia faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Valencia
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

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Max Temp
Heavy Rain
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Adaptation Priorities

Valencia faces elevated exposure to heatwave. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.

Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.

Deployed Solutions

Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Valencia.

No solutions have been documented for Valencia.

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Recommended Solutions

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