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Lubango

Angola

Lubango is projected to face increasing challenges associated with frequent heatwaves, which will significantly impact water resources, agriculture, and public health. These extreme temperatures are likely to stress local ecosystems, reduce agricultural productivity, and elevate health risks, especially among vulnerable populations. The elevated incidence of heatwaves poses a serious threat to the overall well-being of the residents as the risk of heat-related illnesses rises. The city must acknowledge these vulnerabilities, paving the way for necessary adaptation strategies to strengthen resilience against future climate conditions. Addressing these emerging challenges is critical for safeguarding livelihoods and enhancing overall community well-being as climate change intensifies.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

64th percentile Elevated exposure

Lubango may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.

Lubango
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

50th percentile Elevated exposure

Lubango's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Lubango
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

12th percentile Lower exposure

Lubango's projected maximum temperature of 8.0°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Lubango
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

3rd percentile Lower exposure

With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lubango ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Lubango
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

98th percentile Lower exposure

At 1719 m elevation, Lubango faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Lubango
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heavy Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Lubango 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 Lubango.

No solutions have been documented for Lubango.

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