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Rostov-on-Don is projected to face serious climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which are expected to intensify. These rising temperatures can lead to health crises and increased energy demands. In addition, the city will experience more frequent heavy precipitation events, which may result in flooding and infrastructure strain. The increased frequency of these climate risks presents significant challenges for the city's resilience and urban planning efforts. As Rostov-on-Don navigates these vulnerabilities, it remains essential to recognize the urgency of addressing these projected hazards. Understanding how to adapt and prepare for these changes is crucial for safeguarding the community and maintaining the city's functionality in the face of an evolving climate landscape.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

64th percentile Elevated exposure

Rostov-on-Don's projected maximum temperature of 10.0°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Rostov-on-Don
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

65th percentile Elevated exposure

Rostov-on-Don may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.

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0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

65th percentile Elevated exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Rostov-on-Don ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

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0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

41st percentile Elevated exposure

At 57 m elevation, Rostov-on-Don faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Rostov-on-Don
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

9th percentile Lower exposure

Rostov-on-Don's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Rostov-on-Don
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Elevation
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Rostov-on-Don faces elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave, heavy rain, 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 Rostov-on-Don.

No solutions have been documented for Rostov-on-Don.

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