Chihuahua
Mexico
Chihuahua is projected to face significant climate risks, specifically increased heavy precipitation. These changes are likely to trigger more frequent flooding, jeopardizing the integrity of existing infrastructure and leading to soil erosion. Urban drainage systems will become increasingly strained, resulting in potential health hazards from stagnant water, including waterborne diseases. The agricultural sector may also suffer, with shifts in water availability impacting crop yields. The compounded effect of these climate hazards could overwhelm local emergency response efforts and adversely affect economic stability. Addressing these vulnerabilities is crucial for resilient future urban planning and development.
Hazard Outlook
How will Chihuahua'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, Chihuahua ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Chihuahua's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Chihuahua may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Chihuahua's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 1435 m elevation, Chihuahua faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua.
No solutions have been documented for Chihuahua.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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