Łódź
Poland
Łódź is projected to experience increased climate hazards from frequent heavy precipitation, which will likely lead to more intense and frequent flooding events. As a result, the city faces risks such as overwhelmed drainage systems, potential property damage, and disruptions to public safety and health. The projected shifts in precipitation patterns could exacerbate soil erosion and affect local ecosystems, altering natural water courses and impacting biodiversity. With technology-enabled climate resilience solutions not yet documented for this city, adapting to these vulnerabilities remains a significant challenge. Overall, the anticipated increase in heavy precipitation underscores the need for comprehensive planning to effectively manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring urban resilience in the face of climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Łódź's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Łódź ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Łódź's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 210 m elevation, Łódź faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Łódź may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Łódź's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Łódź 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 Łódź.
No solutions have been documented for Łódź.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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