Mardan
Pakistan
Mardan is projected to face significant climate hazards that threaten its sustainability. Extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes will increase in frequency, resulting in severe public health challenges. The city will also experience frequent heatwaves, which can further strain resources and infrastructure. Heavy rainfall events are expected, raising the risk of flooding and water management issues. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions will likely impact water availability and agricultural productivity, posing risks of food insecurity. As these climate impacts compound, they highlight the urgent need for adaptive planning to mitigate associated vulnerabilities. Without necessary interventions, the city will face a more uncertain future due to these climate risk factors.
Hazard Outlook
How will Mardan's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Mardan's projected maximum temperature of 12.4°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Mardan's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Mardan ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 303 m elevation, Mardan faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Mardan may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Mardan faces high exposure to max temp and elevated exposure to max 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 Mardan.
No solutions have been documented for Mardan.
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