Banha
Egypt
Banha is projected to face significant climate hazards, leading to heightened vulnerabilities in the coming years. The city will experience increasingly extreme heat events, marked by more frequent heatwaves and dangerously high temperatures, which pose serious health risks to the population. In addition to the heat threats, Banha will also witness frequent heavy precipitation, potentially leading to flooding and increased water-related challenges. The combination of these climatic factors creates a precarious environment that exacerbates the risks of disease transmission, particularly arboviruses, posing additional public health challenges. As these climate hazards intensify, the implications on water resources, public health, and infrastructure are profound, indicating a future where the resilience of the city is critically tested. Addressing these climate risks is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of Banha’s inhabitants as they navigate an increasingly challenging climate landscape.
Hazard Outlook
How will Banha's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Banha's projected maximum temperature of 10.7°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 9 m elevation, Banha faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Banha may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Banha ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Banha's projected maximum rainfall of 1 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Banha faces high exposure to max temp, elevation and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Banha.
No solutions have been documented for Banha.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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