Damietta
Egypt
Damietta is projected to experience significant health risks related to climate change, particularly high transmission risks of arboviruses and an elevated malaria risk. Rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns are expected to create favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, thus increasing the incidence of these diseases. The heightened risk of arbovirus and malaria transmission represents a serious public health challenge that the city will need to address in the coming years. Socioeconomic vulnerabilities could further complicate the response to these health threats, underscoring the importance of preparing the community for potential impacts. Addressing these climate hazards is essential for safeguarding the health and well-being of Damietta's residents, as future climatic shifts are likely to intensify these risks and strain local resources. It is crucial to prioritize understanding and mitigating these projected climate hazards effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Damietta's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Damietta may experience heatwaves lasting up to 13 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 6 m elevation, Damietta faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Damietta ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Damietta's projected maximum temperature of 8.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Damietta's projected maximum rainfall of 3 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Damietta faces high exposure to heatwave, 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 Damietta.
No solutions have been documented for Damietta.
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