Asuncion
Paraguay
Asuncion is projected to experience significant climate hazards that impact public health and infrastructure. The city faces increased instances of extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, resulting in adverse health effects during frequent heatwaves. Additionally, heavy rainfall events are expected to become more frequent, posing risks of flooding and urban drainage challenges. The elevated transmission risk of arboviruses suggests a heightened threat of mosquito-borne diseases, while the increased malaria risk further accentuates health vulnerabilities. Together, these factors underscore a future where Asuncion must navigate intensified climate risks, calling for urgent attention to enhance community resilience and health outcomes.
Hazard Outlook
How will Asuncion's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Asuncion's projected maximum temperature of 11.1°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Asuncion's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Asuncion ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 151 m elevation, Asuncion faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Asuncion may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Asuncion faces high exposure to max temp, max rain and elevated exposure to heavy rain. 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 Asuncion.
No solutions have been documented for Asuncion.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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