Rabat
Morocco
Rabat is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years, notably frequent heatwaves that will increase temperature extremes, affecting public health and energy demands. Additionally, the city faces an elevated risk of malaria due to warmer conditions and changing precipitation patterns, creating environments conducive to mosquito populations. The convergence of these climate threats could lead to significant public health challenges and affected community resilience. As these climate risks evolve, focused attention is needed to address the potential impacts on residents' health and safety. Strategies to mitigate these hazards will be crucial for Rabat's future viability and livability, ensuring that the community can thrive despite the challenges ahead. Adapting to these projected risks will require comprehensive planning and effective management to safeguard the well-being of inhabitants against climate-driven vulnerabilities.
Hazard Outlook
How will Rabat's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Rabat may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Elevation
At 71 m elevation, Rabat faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Rabat's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 7 days of heavy rainfall expected, Rabat ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Rabat's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Rabat faces elevated 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 Rabat.
No solutions have been documented for Rabat.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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