Minsk
Belarus
Minsk is projected to face moderate climate risks that pose significant challenges for its infrastructure, economy, and living conditions. The city is anticipated to experience increased heatwaves, which could affect public health and energy consumption. Additionally, flooding events may become more frequent and intense, potentially leading to property damage and disrupted transportation systems. Moreover, shifting weather patterns may alter agricultural productivity and water availability. While these moderate risks are manageable, they necessitate improved assessment and strategies for enhancing resilience and adaptive capacity. As the climate continues to change, Minsk must remain alert to these vulnerabilities and prepare for the uncertainties ahead.
Hazard Outlook
How will Minsk's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Minsk ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Minsk may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 200 m elevation, Minsk faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Minsk's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Minsk's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Minsk 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 Minsk.
No solutions have been documented for Minsk.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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