La Plata
Argentina
La Plata is projected to experience significant climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves, which are expected to increase in intensity, posing risks to public health and infrastructure. Additionally, the city will face heavier rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation, likely leading to flooding and other adverse conditions. These climate risks create vulnerabilities that challenge the city's resilience and adaptability. Understanding the impact of these hazards is vital for planning future interventions and strategies to mitigate their effects. As climate patterns shift, it is important to monitor these risks closely. Technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for La Plata have not yet been documented, highlighting an area where further research is required. Addressing these projected climate challenges is essential for the city’s sustainable future.
Hazard Outlook
How will La Plata's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
La Plata's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 13 m elevation, La Plata faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, La Plata ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
La Plata may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
La Plata's projected maximum temperature of 8.4°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
La Plata faces high exposure to max rain, elevation 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 La Plata.
No solutions have been documented for La Plata.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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