Bulandshahr
India
Bulandshahr is projected to face severe climate hazards that will significantly affect its environment and community. The city is expected to experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, heightening health risks and putting pressure on local resources. Furthermore, heavy rainfall events are likely to become more frequent, increasing the risk of flooding and complicating water management. Prolonged drought conditions are also anticipated, which could adversely impact agriculture and overall water supply. These climate risks pose serious threats to the resilience of the city's infrastructure and its inhabitants, highlighting the urgent need for continued research into adaptation strategies and resource management as Bulandshahr confronts these significant challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bulandshahr's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Bulandshahr's projected maximum temperature of 11.6°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, Bulandshahr ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Bulandshahr's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Bulandshahr may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 210 m elevation, Bulandshahr faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bulandshahr faces high exposure to max temp, heavy rain and elevated exposure to 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 Bulandshahr.
No solutions have been documented for Bulandshahr.
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