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Beni

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Beni is projected to face significant climate challenges, including frequent heavy precipitation in the future. This increase in rainfall is expected to lead to heightened risks of flooding and soil erosion, which can disrupt local infrastructure and impact livelihoods. Additionally, the changing climate conditions will likely create an environment conducive to the spread of vector-borne diseases, specifically increasing the risk of malaria. As heavy precipitation events become more common, the community’s health and safety will be jeopardized, highlighting the urgency for effective strategies to tackle these climate hazards. Addressing these vulnerabilities will be crucial in building resilience against the impending climate threats that Beni is anticipated to encounter. Strategic initiatives aimed at preparedness and awareness will be essential to navigate and mitigate the risks posed by these climate challenges effectively.

Hazard Outlook

How will Beni's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Heavy Rainfall Days

90th percentile Very high exposure

With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Beni ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Beni
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

32nd percentile Moderate exposure

Beni's projected maximum temperature of 8.9°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Beni
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Maximum Rainfall

35th percentile Moderate exposure

Beni's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Beni
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Longest Heatwave

13th percentile Lower exposure

Beni may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Beni
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

93rd percentile Lower exposure

At 1153 m elevation, Beni faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Beni
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Max Rain
Heatwave
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Beni faces high exposure to 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 Beni.

No solutions have been documented for Beni.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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