Tripoli
Libya
Tripoli faces a future characterized by several critical climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves, which are projected to increase the risk of heat-related health issues. The city is also expected to see a rise in arbovirus transmission risks, potentially leading to outbreaks of diseases such as dengue and Zika. Additionally, climate conditions are likely to elevate the risk of malaria as rising temperatures and fluctuating rainfall patterns alter the habitat suitability for mosquito vectors. These interconnected challenges emphasize the vulnerabilities that Tripoli will face as climate change progresses, necessitating urgent awareness and action to mitigate these risks.
Hazard Outlook
How will Tripoli's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Tripoli may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 20 m elevation, Tripoli faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Tripoli's projected maximum temperature of 8.4°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Tripoli ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Tripoli's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Tripoli faces high exposure to heatwave, elevation. 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 Tripoli.
No solutions have been documented for Tripoli.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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