Rajkot
India
Rajkot is projected to face a multitude of climate hazards that threaten both its environment and public health. The city will experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, impacting resident health and comfort. Additionally, heavy rainfall events are expected to become more frequent, leading to flooding risks and sanitation challenges. Prolonged drought conditions may strain water resources and affect agricultural productivity. Furthermore, the city faces elevated risks of arbovirus transmission and increased malaria cases due to climate shifts. These vulnerabilities underscore the need for robust strategies to combat the anticipated climate impacts on the city’s well-being.
Hazard Outlook
How will Rajkot's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 14 days of heavy rainfall expected, Rajkot ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Rajkot's projected maximum temperature of 11.2°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Rajkot may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Rajkot's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 140 m elevation, Rajkot faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Rajkot faces high exposure to heavy rain, max temp, heatwave, 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 Rajkot.
No solutions have been documented for Rajkot.
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