Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is projected to face multiple climate hazards that significantly threaten its future resilience. Extreme heat events are expected to become more common, leading to dangerous heat extremes that could severely impact public health. Moreover, the city is set to experience frequent heavy precipitation, exacerbating flood risks and complicating water management efforts. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, putting additional stress on water resources and agricultural practices. The elevated risk of arbovirus transmission, coupled with an increased risk of malaria, highlights the potential public health crises tied to climate change. As these hazards intensify, addressing their interconnectedness will be crucial for community well-being and sustainability. Failure to tackle these vulnerabilities could lead to dire consequences for the population in the years to come.
Hazard Outlook
How will Garoua's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Garoua's projected maximum temperature of 11.4°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Garoua ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Garoua may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Garoua's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 208 m elevation, Garoua faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Garoua faces high exposure to max temp, 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 Garoua.
No solutions have been documented for Garoua.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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