Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar faces a future where extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes pose serious climate risks. As global temperatures rise, this region is projected to experience intensified heat-related challenges, impacting public health and safety. The anticipated increase in heat can lead to water scarcity and negatively affect agricultural productivity, thereby threatening food security. Vulnerable populations may be especially at risk of heat-related illnesses as prolonged periods of intense heat become more frequent. The growing severity of these climate hazards underscores the urgent need for assessment and adaptation strategies to cope with these future challenges, highlighting the city's vulnerability amid a changing climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kandahar's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Kandahar's projected maximum temperature of 11.5°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kandahar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kandahar ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Kandahar's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 1005 m elevation, Kandahar faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kandahar faces high exposure to max temp, 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 Kandahar.
No solutions have been documented for Kandahar.
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