Baku
Azerbaijan
Baku is projected to face moderate climate risks that threaten its environment and urban infrastructure. Rising temperatures in the region may lead to heat-related health issues and increased energy demands. Changes in precipitation patterns are expected, resulting in flooding risks during heavy rainfall and potential water scarcity during dry spells. Coastal erosion, due to Baku's location by the Caspian Sea, presents an additional threat to infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As the frequency of extreme weather events increases, the city will encounter challenges in its adaptive capacity and infrastructure resilience. In light of the absence of documented technology-enabled solutions, it is crucial to recognize these vulnerabilities and prepare adequately for the impacts of climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Baku's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 19 m elevation, Baku faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Baku may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Baku's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Baku ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Baku's projected maximum rainfall of 4 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Baku faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to heatwave. 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 Baku.
No solutions have been documented for Baku.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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