Bujumbura
Burundi
Bujumbura is projected to face considerable climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation events. These climate conditions are anticipated to increase the risk of heat-related health issues and exacerbate flooding, which could lead to waterborne disease outbreaks. Furthermore, the city is at a higher risk of arbovirus transmission and elevated malaria rates, which pose significant public health threats. As climate change progresses, these challenges will amplify existing vulnerabilities, particularly among the most at-risk populations. To safeguard community health and wellbeing, it is essential to address the impacts of climate hazards proactively, seeking ways to enhance resilience and mitigate potential health crises associated with climate extremes.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bujumbura's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 17 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bujumbura ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Bujumbura's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Bujumbura may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Bujumbura's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 812 m elevation, Bujumbura faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bujumbura faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave. 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 Bujumbura.
No solutions have been documented for Bujumbura.
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