Jammu
India
Jammu is projected to face significant climate challenges in the form of extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which will increase health risks for its residents. The region is also expected to experience frequent heavy rainfall events, leading to the potential for flooding and exacerbating water management issues. Additionally, there is a concerning rise in the transmission risk of arboviruses, which can lead to increased incidence of vector-borne diseases. The interplay of these hazards signifies a future where the impacts on public health and infrastructure could be profound. With the anticipated changes in climate patterns, local authorities and communities will need to be alert to the vulnerabilities that these hazards present. Overall, Jammu's climate profile reveals urgent considerations for health and safety as the impacts of climate change intensify in the coming years.
Hazard Outlook
How will Jammu's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Jammu's projected maximum temperature of 11.7°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 13 days of heavy rainfall expected, Jammu ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Jammu's projected maximum rainfall of 20 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Jammu may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 306 m elevation, Jammu faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Jammu faces high exposure to max temp, heavy rain, 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 Jammu.
No solutions have been documented for Jammu.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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