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Belo Horizonte

Brazil

Belo Horizonte is projected to experience multiple climate hazards, which will increase risks to public health and infrastructure. The city will face frequent heatwaves that enhance heat-related health issues among its population. Additionally, heavy rainfall events and recurring heavy precipitation are expected to lead to flooding, jeopardizing urban infrastructure, water quality, and drainage systems. These intensified rainfall patterns could also elevate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria, further challenging public health efforts. Collectively, these climate challenges signify a future where Belo Horizonte must contend with serious vulnerabilities and complexities related to climate change impacts.

Hazard Outlook

How will Belo Horizonte's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Heavy Rainfall Days

94th percentile Very high exposure

With 14 days of heavy rainfall expected, Belo Horizonte ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Belo Horizonte
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

69th percentile Elevated exposure

Belo Horizonte's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Belo Horizonte
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

38th percentile Moderate exposure

Belo Horizonte's projected maximum temperature of 9.1°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Belo Horizonte
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

25th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Belo Horizonte
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

89th percentile Lower exposure

At 845 m elevation, Belo Horizonte faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Belo Horizonte
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Belo Horizonte faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max 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 Belo Horizonte.

No solutions have been documented for Belo Horizonte.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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