Milan
Italy
Milan is projected to experience an increase in heavy rainfall events, resulting in a heightened risk of severe flooding. These intense downpours can overwhelm drainage systems, leading to infrastructure damage and public safety hazards. As climate change progresses, the frequency and intensity of such rainfall are expected to escalate, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Flooding poses significant risks to health and access to clean water, disrupting daily activities and impacting urban living. The challenges posed by these climate hazards necessitate a proactive approach to prepare for potential future impacts, as the city may struggle to manage the compounded issues associated with increased precipitation. Understanding and addressing these vulnerabilities will be crucial in mitigating the impacts of heavy rainfall in the coming years.
Hazard Outlook
How will Milan's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Milan may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Milan's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Milan's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Milan ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 149 m elevation, Milan faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Milan faces elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Milan.
No solutions have been documented for Milan.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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