Oran
Algeria
Oran is projected to face increasing climate hazards, notably an elevated risk of malaria, as climate change alters environmental conditions. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns may create favorable conditions for mosquito populations, leading to potential malaria outbreaks. This heightened risk not only threatens public health but also challenges local healthcare systems, which may struggle to cope with increased cases. The implications for the economic stability of the region are daunting, as healthcare burdens rise in tandem with the incidence of malaria. In light of these concerns, the need for proactive measures is evident. However, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions tailored to Oran that could alleviate these threats. Addressing climate vulnerabilities related to malaria will require a concerted effort to enhance awareness and develop strategic responses to protect the community's health in an evolving climate landscape.
Hazard Outlook
How will Oran's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Oran may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 90 m elevation, Oran faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Oran's projected maximum temperature of 8.1°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Oran ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Oran's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Oran faces high exposure to heatwave. 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 Oran.
No solutions have been documented for Oran.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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