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João Pessoa

Brazil

João Pessoa is projected to experience several climate hazards that threaten its ecosystem and public health. The city will face frequent heatwaves, which could heighten temperature-related health risks. Additionally, more frequent heavy precipitation is anticipated, resulting in flooding and infrastructure strain. Moreover, prolonged drought conditions may lead to reduced water availability and agricultural challenges. The risk of arbovirus transmission is also expected to increase, further complicating public health efforts. Lastly, an elevated malaria risk poses significant health concerns as climate change expands mosquito habitats. Given these emerging risks, it is crucial to prioritize climate resilience measures to address these vulnerabilities effectively.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

91st percentile Very high exposure

João Pessoa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.

João Pessoa
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

100th percentile Very high exposure

With 33 days of heavy rainfall expected, João Pessoa ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

João Pessoa
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

36th percentile Elevated exposure

At 41 m elevation, João Pessoa faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

João Pessoa
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

25th percentile Moderate exposure

João Pessoa's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.

João Pessoa
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

19th percentile Lower exposure

João Pessoa's projected maximum temperature of 8.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

João Pessoa
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Elevation
Max Rain
Max Temp

Adaptation Priorities

João Pessoa faces high exposure to heatwave, heavy rain and elevated exposure to elevation. 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 João Pessoa.

No solutions have been documented for João Pessoa.

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