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Benin City

Nigeria

Benin City is projected to face critical climate challenges, including frequent heavy precipitation, which will likely lead to flooding and water management issues. The city will experience prolonged drought conditions that threaten water supply and agricultural productivity. Additionally, a high risk of arbovirus transmission is expected, posing serious health risks to the population. Elevated malaria risk will further challenge public health systems. Together, these climatic hazards highlight the city's vulnerabilities, indicating a future where weather extremes impact both daily life and long-term sustainability efforts. Addressing these challenges is essential for enhancing resilience and ensuring the wellbeing of the community.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

87th percentile High exposure

With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Benin City ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Benin City
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

50th percentile Elevated exposure

Benin City's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Benin City
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Maximum Rainfall

55th percentile Elevated exposure

Benin City's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Benin City
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

51st percentile Moderate exposure

At 90 m elevation, Benin City faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Benin City
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

17th percentile Lower exposure

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

Benin City
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Max Rain
Elevation
Heatwave

Adaptation Priorities

Benin City faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max temp, max 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 Benin City.

No solutions have been documented for Benin City.

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