Durango
Mexico
Durango is projected to experience significant challenges due to the increasing frequency of heavy precipitation events. These intense rainfall occurrences will likely lead to severe flooding, impacting infrastructure and public safety. Moreover, as climate change continues to influence weather patterns, the city will face more instability, exacerbating the risks associated with heavy rainfall. Prolonged periods of intense precipitation can strain drainage systems and create water management issues. This situation poses risks not only to infrastructure but also to agriculture and local economies. The anticipated changes demand that attention be directed toward building resilience against such climate hazards. However, the research has not yet documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for this city. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for safeguarding the community against imminent climate threats and ensuring a more secure future.
Hazard Outlook
How will Durango's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Durango ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Durango may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Durango's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Durango's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 1882 m elevation, Durango faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Durango faces high 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 Durango.
No solutions have been documented for Durango.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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