Port Said
Egypt
Port Said is projected to face significant climate hazards that pose serious health risks to its residents. One of the foremost concerns is the high risk of arbovirus transmission, which can lead to outbreaks of diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus, particularly in warmer and wetter conditions. Additionally, the city will experience an elevated risk of malaria, driven by favorable climatic factors for mosquitoes, which could result in increased incidences of this potentially severe illness. The combination of these arboviral and malaria risks signifies a troubling trajectory for public health, as the city's vulnerability to climate change will likely exacerbate existing health challenges. As temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift, the risk of vector-borne diseases is poised to escalate, demanding urgent attention. The evolving climate landscape in Port Said necessitates proactive measures to address these escalating health risks.
Hazard Outlook
How will Port Said's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Port Said may experience heatwaves lasting up to 26 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 5 m elevation, Port Said faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Port Said's projected maximum temperature of 7.6°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Port Said ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Port Said's projected maximum rainfall of 4 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Port Said 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 Port Said.
No solutions have been documented for Port Said.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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