Kolhapur
India
Kolhapur is projected to face significant climate hazards, particularly heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation. These conditions will likely lead to increased flooding risk, posing threats to infrastructure and safety. Additionally, the city will experience a high arbovirus transmission risk, raising public health concerns among residents. Elevated malaria risks are also anticipated, further stressing health systems. The interplay between these climate challenges and their impact on community well-being highlights the city's vulnerabilities. As these hazards become more pronounced, there is an urgent need for awareness and preparedness strategies to address the anticipated implications on urban life and public health.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kolhapur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kolhapur ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Kolhapur's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kolhapur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Kolhapur's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 572 m elevation, Kolhapur faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur.
No solutions have been documented for Kolhapur.
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