Gaza
Palestine
Gaza is projected to experience frequent and intense heatwaves, which could lead to increased heat-related illnesses and strain on local infrastructure and health services. The city will also face heightened arbovirus transmission risks, facilitating the spread of diseases such as dengue and Zika. Moreover, the changing climate will likely create conditions that elevate the risk of malaria, endangering public health further. These climate risks reflect significant vulnerabilities that threaten the well-being of the population, emphasizing an urgent need for comprehensive assessments and climate resilience strategies. The multifaceted nature of these hazards underscores the importance of monitoring and adapting to meet the upcoming challenges posed by climate change effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Gaza's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Gaza may experience heatwaves lasting up to 14 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 38 m elevation, Gaza faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Gaza's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Gaza ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Gaza's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Gaza faces high exposure to heatwave 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 Gaza.
No solutions have been documented for Gaza.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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