Nizhny Novgorod
Russia
Nizhny Novgorod faces a future where frequent heavy precipitation is projected to become increasingly severe. This may lead to heightened risks of urban flooding, affecting transportation and drainage systems. The increased rainfall can also contribute to soil erosion, threatening infrastructure stability. Additionally, localized flooding poses public health risks, potentially contaminating water supplies and fostering waterborne diseases. As climate patterns change, the city must anticipate and understand these vulnerabilities associated with increased precipitation to develop a more resilient urban environment. Proactive measures will be essential in addressing the challenges posed by climate hazards, ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents amid a changing climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Nizhny Novgorod's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Nizhny Novgorod ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 74 m elevation, Nizhny Novgorod faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Nizhny Novgorod may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Nizhny Novgorod's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Nizhny Novgorod's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Nizhny Novgorod faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to 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 Nizhny Novgorod.
No solutions have been documented for Nizhny Novgorod.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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