Tunis
Tunisia
Tunis is projected to face severe climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes that will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses among residents. The city will also experience heightened risks associated with malaria, as rising temperatures can create conducive conditions for the proliferation of disease-carrying mosquitoes. These vulnerabilities highlight the growing public health challenges resulting from climate change, necessitating vigilant monitoring and community preparedness. Overall, the future climate landscape in Tunis underscores the urgency of addressing these emerging threats as it adapts to shifting environmental conditions. Without effective management, the implications of these hazards could significantly impact the city’s health and well-being.
Hazard Outlook
How will Tunis's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 3 m elevation, Tunis faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Tunis's projected maximum temperature of 10.1°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Tunis may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Tunis ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Tunis's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Tunis faces high exposure to elevation 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 Tunis.
No solutions have been documented for Tunis.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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