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Prague

Czech Republic

Prague is projected to face significant climate hazards related to frequent heavy precipitation. As climate change accelerates, the city will experience an increase in the intensity and frequency of rain events, resulting in higher risks of flooding. These increased precipitation patterns threaten urban infrastructure and can lead to disruptions in transportation, drainage systems, and essential services. Additionally, the potential for soil erosion and water quality degradation heightens vulnerabilities for local ecosystems and public health. The frequency of heavy downpours could overwhelm drainage systems and exacerbate urban flooding, posing challenges for residents and the local government in managing water resources and maintaining infrastructure integrity. Overall, Prague’s future climate scenario indicates a heightened vulnerability to the impacts associated with heavy precipitation, necessitating increased attention to adaptation strategies to mitigate these emerging risks.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

74th percentile Elevated exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Prague ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Prague
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

32nd percentile Moderate exposure

Prague's projected maximum temperature of 8.9°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Prague
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Elevation

70th percentile Moderate exposure

At 242 m elevation, Prague faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Prague
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

10th percentile Lower exposure

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

Prague
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

12th percentile Lower exposure

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

Prague
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Elevation
Heatwave
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Prague faces elevated 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 Prague.

No solutions have been documented for Prague.

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