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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

77th percentile High exposure

La Plata's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

La Plata
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

17th percentile High exposure

At 13 m elevation, La Plata faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

La Plata
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

68th percentile Elevated exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, La Plata ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

La Plata
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Longest Heatwave

35th percentile Moderate exposure

La Plata may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

La Plata
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Temperature

21st percentile Lower exposure

La Plata's projected maximum temperature of 8.4°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

La Plata
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Max Rain
Elevation
Heavy Rain
Heatwave
Max Temp

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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Automated Water and Rain Monitoring System with Provincial Integration
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