Omsk
Russia
Omsk is projected to experience increased vulnerability due to climate hazards such as frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation. These extreme weather events are likely to impact public health, as prolonged heat can exacerbate heat-related illnesses while flooding from heavy rain can disrupt essential services and infrastructure. The risk to agriculture also escalates, with potential crop failures during heatwaves and soil erosion consequent to excessive rainfall. Furthermore, the dual threat of these climate hazards could strain existing resources and emergency services, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of projected climate scenarios. Omsk's unique climatic challenges underscore the urgency for robust climate adaptation strategies. The complexities of these risks demand meticulous attention to ensure resilience in the face of future climate variability. No technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have yet been documented for Omsk, reflecting a gap in current data regarding potential interventions.
Hazard Outlook
How will Omsk's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Omsk ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 69 m elevation, Omsk faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Omsk's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Omsk may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Omsk's projected maximum rainfall of 4 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Omsk faces elevated exposure to 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 Omsk.
No solutions have been documented for Omsk.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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