Delhi
India
Delhi is projected to face critical climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which will intensify over the years. These rising temperatures will adversely affect health and productivity, creating a severe strain on the city's infrastructure. Additionally, the region is expected to experience prolonged drought conditions, which could severely impact water availability and agriculture. This interplay of extreme heat and drought poses a significant challenge to food security and the livelihoods of residents. The projected hazards highlight the necessity for comprehensive strategies to mitigate these risks and prepare for the effects of climate change. Given the severity of these challenges, understanding the implications of these climatic shifts is vital for Delhi's resilience. Notably, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to these hazards have not yet been documented for this city, emphasizing the urgent need for action.
Hazard Outlook
How will Delhi's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Delhi's projected maximum temperature of 11.5°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Delhi may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Delhi ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Delhi's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 219 m elevation, Delhi faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Delhi faces high exposure to max temp. 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 Delhi.
No solutions have been documented for Delhi.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Delhi's resilience portfolio
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