Tshikapa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tshikapa is projected to face multiple climate hazards that pose risks to its environment and public health. The city will experience extreme heat and increasing frequency of heatwaves, which can affect health and agriculture. Heavy precipitation events are likely, resulting in risks of flooding and soil erosion, while prolonged drought conditions could disrupt local water supplies and farming. Additionally, elevated risks of arbovirus transmission and malaria will compound public health challenges. Collectively, these climate threats signify a future where Tshikapa's vulnerabilities are heightened, necessitating proactive measures to address impending challenges and safeguard the community against the adverse impacts of climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Tshikapa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 13 days of heavy rainfall expected, Tshikapa ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Tshikapa's projected maximum temperature of 9.9°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Tshikapa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Tshikapa's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 476 m elevation, Tshikapa faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Tshikapa faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max temp. 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 Tshikapa.
No solutions have been documented for Tshikapa.
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