Puebla
Mexico
Puebla is projected to face significant challenges due to frequent heatwaves, which are expected to intensify over the coming years. These extreme temperatures could lead to increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, resulting in heat-related illnesses and straining public health services. The city will experience heightened demand for energy as residents seek relief from the heat, potentially leading to resource shortages. Urban infrastructure may also suffer under the increased thermal stress, impacting essential services and overall productivity. Economic implications could be severe, influencing quality of life for residents. Additionally, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions tailored to Puebla, leaving the community vulnerable in its ability to adapt effectively. Understanding these climate hazards and vulnerabilities is essential for the city's future planning and response strategies.
Hazard Outlook
How will Puebla's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Puebla ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Puebla's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Puebla's projected maximum temperature of 7.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Puebla may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Elevation
At 2144 m elevation, Puebla faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Puebla shows moderate or lower exposure across measured climate hazards.
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 Puebla.
No solutions have been documented for Puebla.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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