Etawah
India
Etawah is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes that could compromise public health and increase demand for cooling resources. Additionally, the city will likely experience heavy rainfall events, leading to potential flooding and infrastructure strain. Prolonged drought conditions may also become a pressing issue, exacerbating water scarcity and impacting agricultural productivity. Each of these risks has the potential to disrupt the local economy, health systems, and overall community resilience. As the climate continues to change, addressing these vulnerabilities becomes crucial for ensuring the city’s adaptability and sustainability in the future. With these challenges ahead, the need for proactive measures to mitigate impacts and enhance resilience will be vital for the well-being of its residents and the local ecosystem.
Hazard Outlook
How will Etawah's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Etawah's projected maximum temperature of 12.0°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Etawah may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Etawah ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Etawah's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 154 m elevation, Etawah faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Etawah faces high exposure to max temp and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Etawah.
No solutions have been documented for Etawah.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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