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Serrekunda

Gambia

Serrekunda is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years. Prolonged drought conditions will likely threaten water resources, agriculture, and food security, leading to heightened competition for limited water supplies. Additionally, the city is expected to experience an increased risk of arbovirus transmission, which may affect public health due to climate-induced changes in mosquito populations and their habitats. Furthermore, elevated malaria risk is also anticipated, exacerbating health challenges in the population. The combination of these climate hazards will strain local health services and increase vulnerability among residents, particularly those in marginalized communities. The challenges posed by these climate risks emphasize the urgent need for adaptive measures to enhance community resilience. Continued monitoring and research are crucial to understand better and address the evolving climate dynamics that affect Serrekunda's well-being and development.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

98th percentile Very high exposure

Serrekunda may experience heatwaves lasting up to 25 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Serrekunda
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

23rd percentile High exposure

At 19 m elevation, Serrekunda faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Serrekunda
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

30th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Serrekunda
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

16th percentile Lower exposure

Serrekunda's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Serrekunda
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

23rd percentile Lower exposure

With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Serrekunda ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Serrekunda
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Elevation
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Serrekunda 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 Serrekunda.

No solutions have been documented for Serrekunda.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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