Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa is projected to face a future where frequent heatwaves increase the risks to community health and exacerbate water scarcity. Concurrently, the city will experience heavy precipitation events that could lead to flooding, further complicating urban infrastructure challenges. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, which can strain water resources and agricultural productivity. The combination of these climate hazards will also heighten the risk of arbovirus transmission, possibly increasing cases of diseases like dengue fever. Furthermore, elevated malaria risk is projected due to changing climates and environments, impacting public health systems and vulnerability. Without identifying technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, these compounding risks pose significant challenges for Kinshasa, demanding urgent attention to mitigate future impacts. Overall, the city is at a critical juncture, requiring comprehensive strategies to address these evolving climate threats effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kinshasa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 27 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kinshasa ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Kinshasa's projected maximum temperature of 8.9°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kinshasa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Kinshasa's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 367 m elevation, Kinshasa faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kinshasa faces high 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 Kinshasa.
No solutions have been documented for Kinshasa.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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