Tanta
Egypt
Tanta is projected to face severe climate challenges, primarily characterized by extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes. The increasing frequency of heatwaves poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Additionally, Tanta is likely to experience more frequent heavy precipitation events, leading to potential flooding and water management issues. Such weather patterns can exacerbate the already high risk of arbovirus transmission, which may further strain public health infrastructure. As temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift, the city's vulnerability to heat-related illnesses and waterborne diseases will intensify. Climate projections indicate that the cumulative effects of these hazards could result in serious socio-economic repercussions, particularly for agriculture and water resources. Without documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, Tanta’s capacity to effectively respond and adapt to these threats remains uncertain, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive climate risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Hazard Outlook
How will Tanta's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Tanta may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 18 m elevation, Tanta faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Tanta's projected maximum temperature of 10.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Tanta ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Tanta's projected maximum rainfall of 2 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Tanta faces high exposure to heatwave, elevation and elevated exposure to max temp, heavy rain. 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 Tanta.
No solutions have been documented for Tanta.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Tanta's resilience portfolio
UAV LiDAR and Bathymetric Survey for Flood Modeling
82%A comprehensive bathymetric and topographic surveying project was conducted on the Msimbazi River in Dar es Salaam for the World Bank, comparing UAV Photogrammetry and UAV LiDAR technologies for generation of Digital Terrain Models for flood modelling purposes.
UAV LiDAR and Photogrammetry for Flood Modeling Digital Terrain Models
82%A World Bank-funded comparative study evaluated UAV photogrammetry and UAV LiDAR technologies for generating Digital Terrain Models to support flood modeling in the Msimbazi River basin.
LiDAR and Bathymetric UAV Surveying for Flood Basin Modeling
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LiDAR UAV Surveying for Flood Modeling and River Basin Mapping
82%The Tanzania Urban Resilience Program deployed an innovative combination of Light Detection and Range (LiDAR) UAV surveying and bathometric surveying to support flood modelling within the flood-prone Msimbazi river basin.
Integrated Flood Forecasting and Modeling System for River Basins
82%A sophisticated flood forecasting and modeling system was developed for the Msimbazi River Basin to address recurring urban flooding challenges.
Msimbazi River Water Level and Conductivity Monitoring System
82%A water level monitoring system was installed underneath Selander Bridge at the outfall of the Msimbazi River to measure water levels and conductivity for at least one month as part of comprehensive flood modeling efforts.
Msimbazi River Water Level and Conductivity Monitoring System
82%A water level logger was installed underneath the Selander Bridge at the outfall of the Msimbazi River to measure water levels and conductivity (salinity) for a period of at least one month.