Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is projected to experience frequent heatwaves, placing its population at greater risk of heat-related illnesses. Additionally, the city faces an elevated risk of arbovirus transmission, which could lead to increased incidences of diseases such as dengue and Zika. Furthermore, there is a concerning rise in malaria risks, compounding the public health burden that climate change could impose. The combined effects of these hazards signal a future where health risks become more pronounced, necessitating urgent attention and adaptation measures to manage these vulnerabilities effectively. Technology-enabled solutions have not yet been documented for this city, highlighting a potential gap in addressing the urgency of these climate risks.
Hazard Outlook
How will Maracay's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Maracay may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Maracay's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Maracay's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 7 days of heavy rainfall expected, Maracay ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 439 m elevation, Maracay faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Maracay 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 Maracay.
No solutions have been documented for Maracay.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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