Sialkot
Pakistan
Sialkot is projected to face alarming climate hazards, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which pose significant threats to public health and safety. The rising temperatures that accompany these hazards increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Furthermore, the city will experience heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation, which heighten the potential for flooding and infrastructure damage. The combination of these climate threats reflects a precarious situation, underscoring the need for effective strategies to address the mounting vulnerabilities. As these hazards intensify in the future, Sialkot's resilience will be tested in managing the impacts on its community and environment.
Hazard Outlook
How will Sialkot's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Sialkot'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
Sialkot's projected maximum rainfall of 21 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Sialkot ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Sialkot may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 246 m elevation, Sialkot faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Sialkot faces high exposure to max temp, max rain, heavy 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 Sialkot.
No solutions have been documented for Sialkot.
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