Pune
India
Pune is projected to face significant climate hazards, including extreme heat and heavy rainfall events, which heighten the risk of high arbovirus transmission and malaria. In response, the city has developed a portfolio of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. Current initiatives include groundwater recharge, watershed protection, and aquifer restoration, aimed at enhancing water management and security. By implementing these strategies, Pune seeks to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and bolster its resilience against future threats. This mix of ongoing efforts and planned actions is essential for safeguarding the health and well-being of its residents while addressing the increasingly severe climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Pune's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 13 days of heavy rainfall expected, Pune ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Pune's projected maximum temperature of 10.0°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Pune may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Pune's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 561 m elevation, Pune faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Pune faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to 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 Pune.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Pune's resilience portfolio
Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems on Reservoirs
73%The Water Supplies Department (WSD) has pioneered floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology on Hong Kong's reservoirs, beginning with two 100 kW pilot systems installed at Shek Pik Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir in 2017.
Smart Water Metering and Automatic Meter Reading System
73%The Water Supplies Department is promoting wider use of smart water meters and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System, planned to work in conjunction with the Water Intelligent Network (WIN) to help identify problems.
Smart Water Meter System with AI-Powered Consumption Analytics
73%The Water Supplies Department is exploring the use of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) coupled with mobile applications to enhance consumers' awareness of their water consumption on a timely basis, thereby facilitating behavioural changes to save water.
Urban Greening and Heat Island Monitoring Dashboard
64%The city dashboard initiative enables municipal authorities to access and monitor information regarding urban greening and heat island effects at both city and ward levels.
Mumbai Automated Weather Station Network for Rainfall Monitoring
64%Decadal rainfall data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Automated Weather Stations reiterates the increasing frequency of very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall events in Mumbai.