El Mahalla El Kubra
Egypt
El Mahalla El Kubra is projected to face significant climate challenges in the coming years, primarily characterized by extreme heat and frequent heatwaves. These dangerous heat extremes will not only impact daily life but also elevate health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the city will experience increased heavy precipitation events, leading to potential flooding and associated infrastructure damage. Compounding these issues, there is a rising risk of arbovirus transmission, exacerbated by the changing climate and increased mosquito activity during warmer periods. The combination of these hazards will likely strain local resources and pose serious public health challenges. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become less predictable, the city's ability to cope with these climate hazards will be critically tested, necessitating urgent attention to understanding and addressing these vulnerabilities. Anticipating these future risks is vital for effective planning and resilience building in El Mahalla El Kubra.
Hazard Outlook
How will El Mahalla El Kubra's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 6 m elevation, El Mahalla El Kubra faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
El Mahalla El Kubra may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Temperature
El Mahalla El Kubra'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, El Mahalla El Kubra ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
El Mahalla El Kubra's projected maximum rainfall of 2 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
El Mahalla El Kubra faces high exposure to elevation, heatwave 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 El Mahalla El Kubra.
No solutions have been documented for El Mahalla El Kubra.
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