Oyo
Nigeria
Oyo is projected to face a future characterized by frequent heatwaves and intense precipitation, which could lead to significant flooding and water management challenges. The city will experience prolonged drought conditions that threaten agricultural productivity and water supply. Additionally, the elevated risk of arbovirus transmission and heightened malaria threat due to changing climate conditions will demand heightened public health vigilance. As these climate hazards intensify, they will likely exacerbate existing vulnerabilities within the community and impact socio-economic stability. Continued research and monitoring are crucial to effectively understanding and addressing these risks, as technology-enabled solutions have not yet been documented for Oyo.
Hazard Outlook
How will Oyo's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Oyo ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Oyo's projected maximum temperature of 9.7°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Oyo may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Oyo's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 308 m elevation, Oyo faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Oyo 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 Oyo.
No solutions have been documented for Oyo.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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