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Saltillo

Mexico

Saltillo is projected to face significant challenges due to frequent heavy precipitation in the future. This climate hazard is expected to increase the risk of severe flooding, which may damage infrastructure and disrupt local economies. The city's existing drainage systems could be insufficient to handle the volumes of rainfall anticipated, leading to waterlogging and potential property damage. Moreover, heavy rainfall is likely to contribute to soil erosion, adversely affecting agricultural lands and natural habitats. The increased rainfall may also raise the risk of waterborne diseases as stagnant water collects in vulnerable areas. As these hazards escalate, Saltillo must proactively consider the implications for public health, economic resilience, and environmental impacts, highlighting the need for enhanced preparedness.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

81st percentile High exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Saltillo ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Saltillo
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

35th percentile Moderate exposure

Saltillo's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Saltillo
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

31st percentile Moderate exposure

Saltillo may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

Saltillo
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

22nd percentile Lower exposure

Saltillo's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Saltillo
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

97th percentile Lower exposure

At 1584 m elevation, Saltillo faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Saltillo
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Saltillo 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 Saltillo.

No solutions have been documented for Saltillo.

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