Saharanpur
India
Saharanpur is projected to face significant climate hazards, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes that threaten public health. The city is expected to experience increased frequency of heavy rainfall events, leading to potential flooding and infrastructure challenges. Prolonged drought conditions are also anticipated, which may compromise water resources and agricultural viability. Additionally, there is a rising risk of arbovirus transmission driven by changes in climatic conditions. These climate vulnerabilities pose serious challenges that necessitate urgent attention and tailored adaptation efforts. The city's future resilience will depend on addressing these pressing climate risks effectively and comprehensively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Saharanpur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Saharanpur's projected maximum temperature of 11.5°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Saharanpur ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Saharanpur's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Saharanpur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 275 m elevation, Saharanpur faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Saharanpur 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 Saharanpur.
No solutions have been documented for Saharanpur.
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