Dakar
Senegal
Dakar is projected to experience heightened health risks associated with climate change, particularly due to high arbovirus transmission and elevated malaria risk. The city faces a future where rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns may foster conditions conducive to mosquito proliferation. Increased transmission of diseases carried by these vectors poses significant public health challenges. As climate conditions shift, the interplay between climate change and disease transmission is expected to intensify, placing additional strain on healthcare systems. The anticipated changes underscore the urgency of addressing climate vulnerabilities, as the city's population may be increasingly susceptible to outbreaks of arboviral diseases and malaria. It is essential to closely monitor these risks to better prepare and respond to the potential health impacts of a changing climate in Dakar.
Hazard Outlook
How will Dakar's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Dakar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 7 m elevation, Dakar faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Dakar ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Dakar's projected maximum temperature of 7.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Dakar's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Dakar faces high exposure to heatwave, 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 Dakar.
No solutions have been documented for Dakar.
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