Riga
Latvia
Riga is projected to face significant climate hazards due to escalating heavy precipitation. The city will likely experience increased frequency and intensity of storms, leading to a higher risk of urban flooding and overwhelmed drainage systems. This situation could result in waterlogging, which poses threats to infrastructure, health, and local ecosystems. Increased groundwater levels from excessive rainfall may lead to further complications, affecting transport and economic stability. The combination of these factors underlines Riga's vulnerability to climate impacts. As heavy downpours become more common, understanding the implications for urban management and planning will be crucial for mitigating risks and enhancing resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Hazard Outlook
How will Riga's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Riga ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Riga faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Riga may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Riga's projected maximum temperature of 7.6°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Riga's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Riga faces high exposure to heavy rain, elevation. 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 Riga.
No solutions have been documented for Riga.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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