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Wuppertal

Germany

Wuppertal is projected to face increasing risks from frequent heavy precipitation, leading to potential flooding and infrastructure damage. The anticipated intensification of rainfall may stress drainage systems, causing urban flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. As climate change exacerbates extreme weather patterns, Wuppertal could experience more frequent heavy storms, posing threats to transportation networks, homes, and local economies. This scenario underscores a critical need for robust preparedness and risk assessment strategies to protect communities from the disruptive impacts of climate hazards. Enhanced planning will be essential to manage the challenges posed by worsening weather conditions and to safeguard residents from future vulnerabilities associated with heavy rainfall.

Hazard Outlook

How will Wuppertal's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Heavy Rainfall Days

80th percentile High exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Wuppertal ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Wuppertal
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

63rd percentile Moderate exposure

At 180 m elevation, Wuppertal faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Wuppertal
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

19th percentile Lower exposure

Wuppertal's projected maximum temperature of 8.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Wuppertal
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

5th percentile Lower exposure

Wuppertal may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Wuppertal
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

18th percentile Lower exposure

Wuppertal's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Wuppertal
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

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Elevation
Max Temp
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Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Wuppertal faces high exposure to heavy rain. 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 Wuppertal.

No solutions have been documented for Wuppertal.

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