Ibadan
Nigeria
Ibadan is projected to face multiple climate hazards posing serious threats to its ecosystem and public health. The city will experience frequent heavy precipitation, leading to increased risks of flooding and waterlogging. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, which can severely impact water resources, agriculture, and food security. Moreover, Ibadan will likely see a rise in arbovirus transmission risk due to changes in weather patterns, with mosquito populations thriving. This increase in mosquito activity correlates with an elevated risk of malaria transmission, which could overburden healthcare systems. These climate challenges necessitate a focused approach to understand and address the vulnerabilities facing the city, as they could significantly affect its future sustainability and resilience. Mitigation strategies and awareness will be crucial in adapting to these conditions effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Ibadan'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, Ibadan ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Ibadan's projected maximum temperature of 9.7°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Ibadan may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Ibadan's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 234 m elevation, Ibadan faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Ibadan faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max temp, 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 Ibadan.
No solutions have been documented for Ibadan.
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