Faiyum
Egypt
Faiyum is projected to face significant climate hazards, primarily extreme heat and frequent heatwaves. These conditions will lead to increasingly dangerous heat extremes, concerning for both public health and local resources. As temperatures rise, the frequency and intensity of these heat events will escalate, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and those with preexisting health issues. Agricultural sectors may also feel the impact, as reduced yields could contribute to food insecurity. Additionally, urban infrastructure will likely face pressure from increased energy demands and strains on water supply systems during intense heat periods. As such, Faiyum's vulnerability to climate change necessitates comprehensive research into effective climate resilience strategies, as current technology-enabled solutions have not yet been documented. The city's future climate outlook underscores the urgent need for preparedness against heat-related challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Faiyum's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Faiyum's projected maximum temperature of 11.7°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Faiyum faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Faiyum may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 6 days of heavy rainfall expected, Faiyum ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Faiyum's projected maximum rainfall of 0 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Faiyum faces high exposure to max temp, elevation and elevated 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 Faiyum.
No solutions have been documented for Faiyum.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Faiyum's resilience portfolio
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Msimbazi River Water Level and Conductivity Monitoring System
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