Wah Cantonment
Pakistan
Wah Cantonment is projected to face severe climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which will impact public health and infrastructure. The city will also experience more frequent heavy rainfall events, heightening the risk of flooding and complicating water management. These escalating climate challenges may jeopardize agriculture, stress water resources, and exacerbate heat-related health issues. As the city grapples with these vulnerabilities, it becomes vital to acknowledge the implications they hold for community resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change. Without identified technology-enabled solutions, it is crucial to recognize the potential impacts of these hazards on the population and environment, highlighting the urgent need for strategic planning and adaptation efforts in Wah Cantonment.
Hazard Outlook
How will Wah Cantonment's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Wah Cantonment's projected maximum temperature of 11.8°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Wah Cantonment's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Wah Cantonment may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Wah Cantonment ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 458 m elevation, Wah Cantonment faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Wah Cantonment faces high exposure to max temp, 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 Wah Cantonment.
No solutions have been documented for Wah Cantonment.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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