Jamnagar
India
Jamnagar is projected to face a future where frequent heatwaves and heavy rainfall events become increasingly common, posing significant risks to infrastructure and safety. The city will experience prolonged drought conditions, resulting in heightened water scarcity and affecting agricultural productivity. Furthermore, the high risk for arbovirus transmission and elevated malaria rates present critical public health challenges. These climate hazards threaten both the environment and the well-being of the population, requiring urgent attention and proactive measures to mitigate the impacts. As these risks escalate, effective strategies will be essential for ensuring resilience and protection against climate-induced threats.
Hazard Outlook
How will Jamnagar's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 17 days of heavy rainfall expected, Jamnagar ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Jamnagar's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Jamnagar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Elevation
At 26 m elevation, Jamnagar faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Jamnagar's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Jamnagar faces high exposure to heavy rain, max rain and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Jamnagar.
No solutions have been documented for Jamnagar.
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