Manchester
United Kingdom
Manchester is projected to face increasing risks from frequent heavy precipitation, which may result in severe flooding and water-related challenges. In response, the city has developed and is planning a portfolio of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. These include decision support systems for urban and climate adaptation planning, utilizing remote sensing and geospatial data to monitor environmental changes. Moreover, the city implements water management solutions such as monitoring systems for flood risks, river flow, sea level, and sewer overflow. By integrating these current and proposed initiatives, Manchester seeks to enhance its resilience against climate hazards, ensuring effective management of future challenges related to heavy precipitation.
Hazard Outlook
How will Manchester'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, Manchester ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 51 m elevation, Manchester faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Manchester may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Manchester's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Manchester's projected maximum temperature of 6.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Manchester faces high exposure to 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 Manchester.
Heat Risk Story Map and Vulnerability Index
Manchester developed a heat mapping tool to enhance understanding of the city's exposure and vulnerability to heat over time.[^5] The tool gives...
Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT) for Evidence-Based Decision Support
The Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT) is a UK-based national evidence-based resource designed to support local decision-makers, including public...
Untitled Solution
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