Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is projected to experience increasing risks from frequent heavy precipitation, which poses challenges such as flooding and infrastructure strain. This heightened rainfall intensity could outpace drainage systems, leading to greater instances of surface water flooding that threaten properties and disrupt transportation networks. The consequences extend to economic activity and public services, significantly impacting community safety and well-being. Increased precipitation may also degrade water quality and affect local ecosystems, adding to the city's vulnerabilities. Despite the pressing need for climate adaptation measures, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Leeds. Addressing these climate hazards is critical for ensuring the city’s preparedness and safety against the projected impacts of heavy rainfall, necessitating effective strategies to mitigate adverse effects on the community.
Hazard Outlook
How will Leeds's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Leeds ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Leeds may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 107 m elevation, Leeds faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Leeds's projected maximum temperature of 6.6°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Leeds's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Leeds faces elevated exposure to heavy rain. 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 Leeds.
No solutions have been documented for Leeds.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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