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Hargeisa

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Hargeisa is projected to face a future where frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation events significantly impact the region. These hazards will contribute to increased risks of heat-related health issues and flooding, potentially straining local infrastructure and resources. Additionally, the area is expected to see an elevated risk of arbovirus transmission, which could amplify health threats to the population. The region is also anticipated to experience a rise in malaria cases, making public health a growing concern as climate conditions become more favorable for disease vectors. These climate vulnerabilities suggest that Hargeisa will need to prepare for and adapt to these changes as they pose significant risks to health and safety in the years ahead. Climate resilience measures are essential, yet technology-enabled solutions have not yet been documented for this city, indicating a research gap in this area.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

97th percentile Very high exposure

With 19 days of heavy rainfall expected, Hargeisa ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Hargeisa
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

40th percentile Moderate exposure

Hargeisa's projected maximum temperature of 9.2°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Hargeisa
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

49th percentile Moderate exposure

Hargeisa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.

Hargeisa
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

10th percentile Lower exposure

Hargeisa's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Hargeisa
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

93rd percentile Lower exposure

At 1261 m elevation, Hargeisa faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Hargeisa
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Hargeisa faces high 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 Hargeisa.

No solutions have been documented for Hargeisa.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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