Mersin
Turkey
Mersin faces a future characterized by moderate climate risks, which presents a range of environmental and socio-economic challenges. The city is projected to encounter increased temperatures and shifts in precipitation, leading to potential water scarcity that could affect agriculture and local livelihoods. Additionally, rising sea levels may expose coastal regions to erosion and habitat degradation. Increased frequency of heatwaves could also pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. The resilience of Mersin in the face of these climate hazards remains uncertain, and technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented for the city. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for ensuring sustainable development and safeguarding the community's well-being in the decades ahead.
Hazard Outlook
How will Mersin's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Mersin may experience heatwaves lasting up to 13 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 21 m elevation, Mersin faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Mersin's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Mersin's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Mersin ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Mersin 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 Mersin.
No solutions have been documented for Mersin.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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