Durban
South Africa
Durban is projected to face significant climate hazards, particularly an elevated risk of malaria transmission. With climate change contributing to rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns, the conditions for the proliferation of malaria-carrying mosquitoes are expected to improve. This situation increases the potential for outbreaks and public health crises, especially within vulnerable population groups. The implications of heightened malaria risk encompass not only health concerns but also broader socio-economic challenges, which could hinder development efforts. It is crucial for stakeholders in the region to recognize these risks and prioritize strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on health and well-being. Addressing the vulnerabilities associated with malaria transmission will be vital for safeguarding public health in Durban's future climate scenarios.
Hazard Outlook
How will Durban'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, Durban ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 59 m elevation, Durban faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Durban's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Durban's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Durban may experience heatwaves lasting up to 1 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Durban faces elevated exposure to heavy rain, elevation. 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 Durban.
No solutions have been documented for Durban.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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