Bursa
Turkey
Bursa is projected to face frequent heatwaves, which will intensify in frequency and severity in the coming years. These heatwaves threaten public health, affecting vulnerable populations who are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Additionally, water resources will be strained due to increased demands for hydration and irrigation, potentially impacting local agriculture. The urban heat island effect is also expected to worsen, compounding the risks associated with rising temperatures. As Bursa faces a future characterized by these climate hazards, there is an urgent need for awareness of the implications and adaptation measures to safeguard its residents. The lack of documented solutions for enhancing climate resilience emphasizes the challenges the city holds in confronting these vulnerabilities effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bursa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Bursa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Bursa's projected maximum temperature of 9.2°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Bursa's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 93 m elevation, Bursa faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bursa ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bursa faces high exposure to heatwave. 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 Bursa.
No solutions have been documented for Bursa.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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