Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is projected to face an array of climate hazards in the coming years. The city will experience extreme heat and frequent heatwaves, which are likely to pose serious public health risks and strain infrastructure. Additionally, it will encounter an increase in heavy precipitation events that may lead to flooding, impacting both communities and local ecosystems. The concurrent rise in elevated malaria risk is a significant concern, as it will challenge public health efforts. These climate changes underscore vulnerabilities that the city must address to safeguard its population and resilience against future climate impacts. As such, Bulawayo faces a future where comprehensive strategies are essential to mitigate risks and enhance climate resilience.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bulawayo's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bulawayo ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Bulawayo's projected maximum temperature of 9.9°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Bulawayo may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Bulawayo's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 1379 m elevation, Bulawayo faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo.
No solutions have been documented for Bulawayo.
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