Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne is projected to experience heightened climate hazards, most notably due to frequent heavy precipitation. This increase in rainfall is expected to lead to more severe flooding events, which will challenge existing drainage and stormwater management systems. Consequently, the urban infrastructure may become increasingly vulnerable, exposing critical areas to risks of water damage and disruption. Additionally, the rise in heavy rainfall could negatively affect both the local economy and the wellbeing of residents, particularly among vulnerable groups who may struggle to adapt. The city faces a future where these climate risks necessitate enhanced resilience planning and adaptation efforts. However, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to Newcastle upon Tyne, underscoring the need for focused research and innovation in addressing these pressing challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Newcastle upon Tyne'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, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 33 m elevation, Newcastle upon Tyne faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Newcastle upon Tyne may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Newcastle upon Tyne's projected maximum temperature of 6.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Newcastle upon Tyne faces elevated exposure to heavy rain, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne.
No solutions have been documented for Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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