Bunia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bunia is projected to face significant climate hazards, particularly frequent heatwaves that will impact health, agriculture, and water resources. As temperatures rise, residents may experience a surge in heat-related illnesses, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Additionally, the city’s infrastructure may come under increased strain due to higher energy demands, which could hinder effective urban planning and resource management. Long-term adaptations will be essential to address these challenges. The prevalence of extreme heat poses an urgent need for comprehensive assessments to develop mitigation strategies tailored to the city's context. Without documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, proactive measures are vital for strengthening Bunia's capacity to cope with the impacts of climate change, ensuring a more resilient future for its residents.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bunia's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bunia ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Bunia's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Bunia's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Bunia may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Elevation
At 1269 m elevation, Bunia faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bunia faces elevated 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 Bunia.
No solutions have been documented for Bunia.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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