Rotterdam [The Hague]
Netherlands
Rotterdam is projected to face significant climate hazards, particularly with the increase in frequency and intensity of heatwaves. These extreme heat events are likely to result in adverse health effects, especially for vulnerable populations. The urban environment, characterized by concrete and limited green spaces, will exacerbate the impacts of heat, leading to heat stress and hindered outdoor activities. Furthermore, heatwaves can strain energy resources due to higher demand for cooling solutions. The city's infrastructure may also be at risk, as persistent high temperatures could damage roads and buildings. As summer temperatures rise, the need for adaptive measures to ensure public safety and health will become increasingly urgent. While the local government may recognize these challenges, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented for Rotterdam, leaving the city vulnerable to the escalating effects of climate change related to heatwaves.
Hazard Outlook
How will Rotterdam [The Hague]'s projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 5 m elevation, Rotterdam [The Hague] faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Rotterdam [The Hague] ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Rotterdam [The Hague]'s projected maximum temperature of 7.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Rotterdam [The Hague] may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Rotterdam [The Hague]'s projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Rotterdam [The Hague] faces high 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 Rotterdam [The Hague].
No solutions have been documented for Rotterdam [The Hague].
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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